Security Control Assessor

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Security Control Assessor to join our team supporting the Department of Education’s (DoED) Federal Student Aid (FSA) Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CPSS) in Washington, DC.

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Support Security Authorization (SA) and Ongoing Security Authorization (OSA) activities in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Review security documentation and system artifacts for accuracy and completeness in support of Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of ATO packages prior to submission for approval.
• Review and provide input on security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Risk Assessments (RAs), contingency plans, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Support continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization activities, including reviewing security controls and assessment documentation.
• Track ATO and security authorization renewal dates and coordinate with System Owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders to support timely renewals.
• Review closed POA&Ms for completeness and compliance.
• Maintain assessment and audit documentation within Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) or other designated GRC tools.
• Assist with audit, compliance, and data-call responses by coordinating with appropriate stakeholders.
• Support the development and maintenance of security authorization processes, procedures, and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and 3-5 years related experience.
• Industry professional certification.
• Experience supporting the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization/ATO processes.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience reviewing or developing security documentation such as SSPs, PIAs, Risk Assessments, POA&Ms, and ATO packages.
• Experience supporting continuous monitoring or ongoing authorization activities.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity GRC tools such as CSAM or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain High Risk Public Trust Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Compensation:

Salary Range: TBD

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

What We Can Offer You:

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.