Assessment and Authorization Specialist

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

Swift is looking for an Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Specialist to support a dynamic program in Dulles, VA. In this role, you will guide information systems through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, manage security documentation, and serve as a trusted advisor to both technical teams and senior leadership. You will work within a collaborative, mission-focused environment where your expertise in INFOSEC policy, cyber risk, and stakeholder communication directly supports critical security programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute A&A activities in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology, ensuring systems meet all applicable security requirements for authorization
• Manage and maintain document repositories and security databases, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and version control of all A&A artifacts
• Utilize process tracking and document control software to monitor authorization milestones, track findings, and maintain auditable records of A&A activities
• Develop, review, and update security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Deliver clear written communications and briefings on cybersecurity posture, risk findings, and authorization status to both technical teams and senior non-technical leadership
• Provide technical guidance and oversight across organizational levels, translating complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable recommendations for diverse audiences
• Organize, plan, and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks and deliverables to ensure on-schedule completion of all A&A milestones and program commitments
• Apply in-depth knowledge of INFOSEC policies, regulations, and guidance to ensure compliant and defensible security practices
• Assess and advise on cyber risks including malware, zero-day vulnerabilities, and denial-of-service threats, along with associated mitigations across computer and network environments
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers at all organizational levels, delivering excellent service and fostering a collaborative approach to security challenges
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Engineering, or a closely related IT/cybersecurity discipline, or equivalent work experience
• 10 years of A&A experience
• Experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in a professional environment
• Experience managing document repositories and databases
• Experience with process tracking and document control software
• Strong writing, communications, and briefing skills with experience presenting to varied audiences
• Experience providing technical guidance and oversight to both technical practitioners and non-technical, senior-level personnel
• Proven ability to organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks to deliver work on schedule
• Solid working knowledge of INFOSEC policies, regulations, and applicable security guidance
• Working knowledge of cyber risks, including malware, zero-day attacks, and denial-of-service attacks, as well as the associated mitigations across computer and network devices
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with customers at all levels
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
  
  

Desired Experience

• Demonstrated experience with the Customer’s A&A process and associated documentation requirements
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Knowledge of the Customer’s standard project cycle, including key phases and governance milestones
• Demonstrated experience with the Customer’s diverse IT infrastructure, including operating systems, major application systems, and network architecture
  
  

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark.

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.

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The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.