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SCI Security Controls Assessor Liaison Specialist

Leidos


Job Location:

Suitland, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 87100 - 157450
Posted: 22 August 2026 (16 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SCI Security Controls Assessor Liaison Specialist

Location: Suitland MD
Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Leidos is seeking a Security Controls Assessor Liaison to support the Assessment & Validation Division within the Office of Naval Intelligence at the Hopper Global Communications Center in Suitland MD. In this role you will serve as a key point of contact for Information Assurance (IA) and security accreditation activities helping customers navigate the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and supporting the successful authorization of mission critical systems.

You will work closely with customers security teams and Regional Information System Security Managers to coordinate RMF activities maintain accurate authorization records and help ensure accreditation requirements are addressed efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Support Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) packages throughout the authorization process.
  • Assist with Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and compliance activities.
  • Provide RMF subject matter support to customers through email phone and in person interactions.
  • Submit track update and close RMF related tickets ensuring requests are appropriately documented and addressed.
  • Maintain accurate and current RMF records within authoritative systems of record.
  • Coordinate weekly with Regional Information System Security Managers to support ongoing authorization and accreditation activities.
  • Monitor official message traffic and take appropriate action on authorization requests trusted agent actions and Interim Authorities to Test (IATTs).

Basic Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Information Technology Information Assurance or a related field desired with 5 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • 5 years of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) experience with ICD 503 and/or the NIST Framework.
  • Experience with DoD DISA NNWC DoDIIS and IC tools systems reporting mechanisms and requirements for A&A.
  • Knowledge of DoD Intelligence Community and national level system security initiatives and secure information LAN and WAN technologies.
  • Experience using web based applications such as Telos Xacta eMASS or similar systems that support RMF automation.
  • Experience tracking and reporting the completion of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) deliverables associated with a systems Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF package.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

Required Certifications

  • Active DoD 8140 certification such as CGRC CISM or Security II or the ability to obtain a certification within 30 days of an accepted offer.

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Original Posting:
August 20 2026

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:
Pay Range $87100.00 - $157450.00

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.


Required Experience:

IC


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