Security Control Assessor-Representative (SCA-R) Manager

The Digital Modernization sector at Leidos has an exciting opportunity as a Security Control Assessor-Representative (SCA-R) Manager on our GSM-O II IDIQ contracts Risk Management Executive (RME) Cyber Security Task Order in Alexandria VA. DISA provides a full range of IT products services and solutions and customer services to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the Joint Staff (JS) Director of Administration (DA) Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) and other OSD offices for them to meet mission and business requirements. Through the DISA RME Cyber Security program RME performs a wide variety of services and functions required to secure the information security posture for DoD services.

This Task Order has 100 FTEs working to ensure DISAs Cyber Security program adheres to DISA DoD and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) approved cybersecurity and information assurance (IA) architecture policies programs standards and guidelines. The SCA-R Manager will report to the SCA-R Lead and be responsible for leading the implementation of DISA RMEs assessment and authorization activities in addition to managing other direct reports.

This is a hybrid position allowing 50% remote work after a brief ramp-up period (first 2-3 weeks will be 100% onsite then your time will be split 50/50 onsite vs remote).

In this role you will lead the team responsible for implementing and overseeing all of DISAs information systems (new and re-authorization efforts) security posture and authorization/RMF activities.

You will also:

• Under the direction of the SCA-R Lead assist in leading personnel on A&A activities and adherence to all NIST Federal DoD and DISA policies procedures and standards regarding cyber security and the RMF
• Develop and maintain the SCA-R/V&V schedule in accordance with the timeline established for A&A and AO ISs and by assigning and adding the necessary resources based on the technologies that need validation and verification to conduct assessments and validations of implemented controls and POA&M items
• Develop and gain approval of the Security Assessment Plan prior to assessment of all implemented security controls and technology areas through automated and manual assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-115
• Develop and submit V&V and security assessment reports that capture automated and manual assessment results and all pertinent information for a comprehensive assessment of the IS for completion of the POA&M
• Lead personnel to develop authorization packages with all required artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 that includes risk analysis/assessment and determination along with recommendation for the authorizing officials authorization decision
• Monitor systems through their lifecycle and in accordance with FISMA requirements including monitoring for system and environmental changes ongoing assessments authorization package updates ongoing authorizations and system disposal
• Participate in and provide technical expertise to DISAs configuration management boards while considering Federal DoD and DISA security policies standards and guidelines and its impact to requested changes
• Participate in staffing/recruiting and retention efforts and personnel management including selection and training performance assessment work assignments and recognition/disciplinary actions
• Motivate and lead team members fostering a diverse and inclusive environment

This role will be based onsite in Alexandria VA and an active Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in IT-related field and 12 years experience in the Cybersecurity area. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 years experience in Certification and Accreditation/Assessment and Authorization
• 3 years experience in Security Control Assessor/Validator Experience
• 5 years of project management work experience
• DoD 8570 IAM/IAT Level III certification (CISSP or CISM required) prior to start
• Demonstrated leadership skills/previous lead position
• Customer service skills
• Expert knowledge and experience with RMF process NIST SP 800-37 NIST SP 800-53 CNSSI 1253
• Top Secret security clearance required prior to start (program can support up to TS/SCI)

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Experience with Microsoft Project
• DISA RME Assessment and Authorization experience

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External Referral Eligible

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.