Lead ATO SME - Federal Cybersecurity Program

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead ATO SME to spearhead the Federal Cybersecurity Program’s Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.

You will ead a federal authorization factory supporting rapid ATO, continuous monitoring, and executive-level cyber risk reporting. This role directs RMF execution, coordinates with system owners and authorizing stakeholders, and ensures authorization packages are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead RMF/ATO activities across Prepare, Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, and Monitor phases.

· Guide development and quality review of SSPP/SSP, SAR, POA&M, RTM, risk analysis, and authorization packages.

· Coordinate with ISSO, SCA, cloud, DevSecOps, PMO, and SOC teams to maintain system authorization posture.

Do you have experience in Waterfall?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, · 10+ years IT project management experience in Waterfall and Agile environments.

· 10+ years performing A&A/ATO, system security assessments, security documentation, or security upgrades for enterprise systems.

· Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, FIPS 199/200, FISMA, and federal ATO processes.

· Bachelor degree and at least two of: CISSP, CAP/CGRC, CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CGEIT.

Preferred Qualifications

· JCAM, CSAM, eMASS, Xacta, or comparable federal A&A tool experience.

· Experience supporting classified systems or federal law enforcement/public safety environments., * How many years of hands-on A&A/ATO/RMF experience do you have, and which federal A&A tools have you used?

• Do you hold at least two of the following certifications: CISSP, CAP/CGRC, CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CGEIT? Please list them.

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20534

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance