Empower AI

ISSO / RMF Analyst

Empower AI • $96K — $148K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or 7 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required.
  • Enrollment in Continuous Evaluation / Continuous Vetting is necessary.
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I baseline certification is mandatory.
  • Experience performing ISSO or RMF duties for DoD or Federal systems for at least 3 years.
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-37, SP 800-53, and DoDI 8510.01. Prepare RMF documentation in eMASS.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain RMF package artifacts in eMASS, including documentation such as SSP and SAR.
  • Execute continuous monitoring, analyze vulnerability scan results, and manage remediation efforts.
  • Prepare weekly Vulnerability Scan and monthly STIG Compliance Reports, focusing on critical vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to implement and document NIST security controls and STIG compliance.
  • Manage ATO expiration dates and drive reaccreditation processes for in-scope systems.
  • Support security assessments by preparing documentation and participating in meetings with assessors.
  • Oversee security change requests and incident handling procedures, ensuring compliance with security requirements.

Benefits

  • Onsite role in Quantico, VA with a travel requirement of only 10%.
  • Opportunity to work independently, making critical decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Engagement with a Department of War agency, contributing to national security efforts.
  • Potential for professional development through exposure to diverse technologies and systems.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Empower AI is seeking an ISSO / RMF Analyst to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for the systems and assets managed by an enterprise IT Customer Support Services program supporting a Department of War agency. Acting on behalf of the Government System Owner, the ISSO develops and maintains complete, accurate, and timely RMF documentation packages in eMASS, executes continuous monitoring, manages Plans of Action and Milestones, and keeps in-scope systems (endpoint infrastructure, printers, communications, dashboards, and support platforms) reaccredited before their ATO expiration. The role works daily with systems administrators, engineers, and the Risk Management Support Lead to translate technical configurations into compliant security controls and audit-ready evidence. This is a salaried, FLSA-exempt position in which you will independently analyze situations, determine the appropriate course of action, and exercise discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance to the program and its customers. 

 

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN QUANTICO, VA (RKB) WITH UP TO 10% OF TRAVEL INVOLVED. 

 

JOB DUTIES: 

  • Develop, compile, update, and maintain RMF package artifacts for assigned systems in eMASS, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR) inputs, Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), control implementation statements, and supporting artifacts required by DoDI 8510.01 and agency A&A process documentation. 
  • Execute the continuous monitoring strategy for assigned systems: analyze weekly ACAS vulnerability scan results, track STIG compliance, validate remediation, and manage POA&M items to maintain security posture between authorization cycles. 
  • Prepare the weekly Vulnerability Scan Analysis Report and the monthly STIG Compliance Report for assigned systems, identifying critical vulnerabilities and their remediation status. 
  • Work with systems administrators, telecommunications engineers, and endpoint engineers to select, implement, and document NIST SP 800-53 security controls, verify STIG/SRG baseline configurations, and collect implementation evidence. 
  • Track ATO expiration dates and drive reaccreditation activities so that every in-scope system is reauthorized prior to its 3-year ATO expiration and 100% of complete packages are delivered on the required timeline. 
  • Support security control assessments and audits: prepare systems and documentation, participate in technical exchange meetings with assessors, respond to findings, and maintain a state of continuous audit readiness. 
  • Review and process change requests for security impact (CM-4), support incident handling and reporting procedures, and ensure security requirements are addressed in Change Management for in-scope systems. 
  • Maintain RMF process documentation, SOPs, and status trackers; provide RMF and compliance posture inputs to the Monthly Customer Support Activity Report; and mentor technicians on secure configuration and evidence collection practices. 
Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience (an additional 4 years of related experience may be substituted for the degree). 
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
  • Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (favorably adjudicated T5/T5R) to start. 
  • Must be within investigation scope and/or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation / Continuous Vetting. 
  • Must possess and maintain a current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I baseline certification (e.g., CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, or Security+ CE). 
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze problems, determine the appropriate course of action, and exercise discretion and independent judgment with limited day-to-day supervision. 
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience performing ISSO or RMF/assessment and authorization duties for DoD or Federal information systems. 
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 (Security Controls), CNSSI 1253, and DoDI 8510.01. 
  • Hands-on experience with eMASS for RMF package development, control implementation, and POA&M management. 
  • Experience interpreting ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scan results and STIG Viewer/SCAP compliance results and managing remediation through POA&Ms. 
  • Ability to write clear, accurate security documentation (SSP, control narratives, POA&M entries) and to explain requirements to technical teams. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple systems and deadlines concurrently. 

 

DESIRED SKILLS: 

  • CAP/CGRC, Security+ CE, CISSP Associate, or CISM certification (IAM Level II is a plus). 
  • Experience with enterprise technologies commonly in scope, including Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware virtualization, Linux (RHEL), enterprise endpoint management, VoIP/VTC, and network printers. 
  • Experience supporting Department of War (DoW), DoD, or Intelligence Community systems across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS enclaves. 
  • Familiarity with DoD Zero Trust, DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8531.01 vulnerability management, and CJCSM 6510.01B incident handling. 
  • Experience supporting Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) controls and plans. 
  • Experience using ServiceNow (incident, request, knowledge, CMDB, Service Catalog, Virtual Agent) or a comparable enterprise ITSM platform. 
Pay Band MinUSD $96,050.00/Yr. Pay Band MaxUSD $148,670.00/Yr.

About Empower AI

Empower AI is a privately held company that develops artificial intelligence software for the healthcare industry. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Empower AI's software uses machine learning algorithms to analyze medical data and provide insights to healthcare providers. The company's software is designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Empower AI has approximately 50 employees and operates in the United States.
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