Cleared Risk Management Support Lead

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Who you are:
The Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts within a government environment. This role ensures the successful achievement of Authorization to Operate (ATO) for government client systems, focusing on IT risk and cybersecurity compliance, while implementing ITIL/ITSM frameworks.

What you do:

• Lead RMF efforts and achieve ATO for government client systems.
• Oversee IT risk and cybersecurity compliance, managing risk across multiple stakeholders.
• Implement and manage ITIL/ITSM frameworks with a focus on risk and security management.
• Manage the end-to-end RMF process from system categorization to continuous monitoring.
• Utilize Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to document the RMF process.
• Create and enforce compliance with ITIL 4 frameworks, aligning with ISO 20000-1:2018.
• Apply expert knowledge in NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and DoDI 8510.01.
• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and use SCAP tools.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive RMF packages, including SSP, SAR, and POA&M.
• Manage the vulnerability management lifecycle using tools like ACAS/Nessus.

What you need:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Program Manager or in a similar leadership role in a government environment.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of direct, hands-on experience leading RMF efforts.
• Experience in IT risk and cybersecurity compliance, including RMF activities.
• Proficiency in implementing ITIL/ITSM frameworks.
• Experience leading end-to-end RMF processes across multiple systems.
• Proficient in using eMASS for RMF documentation.
• Expert knowledge of NIST and DoD guidelines and directives.
• Experience with STIGs and SCAP tools.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management tools and processes.
• Active Secret or higher clearance.

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