Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) Program Lead Security Clearance Required (Future Need)

ICF is seeking an experienced Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) Program Lead to support a Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) cybersecurity this role you will manage and execute Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across multiple DHRA information systems ensuring compliance with DoD and NIST cybersecurity standards. The A&A Program Lead provides expert guidance on RMF policy and process implementation oversees the quality of authorization packages and serves as the primary RMF point of contact for DHRA system owners and stakeholders.

Work will be performed on-site in Monterey CA or Alexandria VA.

What Youll Do

• Oversee and manage the RMF lifecycle for DHRA information systems in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 SP 800-53 CNSSI 1253 and DoDI 8510.01.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all A&A and RMF activities within the Cyber PRIMES program.
• Lead mentor and coordinate the work of RMF analysts assessors and documentation specialists.
• Develop and maintain key RMF artifacts including Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) System Security Plans (SSPs) Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Ensure consistent compliant implementation of RMF controls and processes across multiple DHRA systems and environments.
• Review and validate control implementations risk assessments and authorization documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Interface with Authorizing Officials (AOs) Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to coordinate authorization packages and schedules.
• Support continuous monitoring activities vulnerability management and risk mitigation planning.
• Track ATO timelines renewal cycles and compliance posture across the DHRA enterprise.
• Advise program and technical leadership on RMF requirements control inheritance and security posture impacts of system changes.
• Contribute to governance boards and working groups focused on cybersecurity policy reporting and tool optimization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline (or related field).
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity risk management or RMF execution roles supporting DoD or Federal environments.
• Experience in RMF policy processes and documentation development is required.
• Must have experience leading A&A or ISSM/ISSO teams through system authorization or reauthorization cycles.
• Active US Government issued Security Clearance.
• Due to contract requirements US Citizenship is required.
• A current certification in at least one of the following areas in required:
  • CISM
  • CISSP
  • CISSP-ISSMP
  • FITSP-M
  • GCIA
  • GCIH
  • GICSP
  • GSLC

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in cybersecurity information systems or a related technical field.
• ITIL v4 or equivalent process management certification.
• Experience supporting DHRA or DoD Component RMF implementations and governance processes.
• Strong familiarity with eMASS ACAS STIG Viewer and other DoD assessment tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead security authorization efforts across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; proven ability to interface with AOs SCA personnel and senior leadership.

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