Job Family:Cyber Consulting
Travel Required:Up to 10%
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:The Junior RMF / Cybersecurity Analyst provides foundational support for federal cybersecurity compliance, A&A, and audit activities. This role supports documentation development, evidence collection, audit tracking, and operational RMF tasks while building expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks and processes.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with preparation of RMF documentation including SSPs, control matrices, and POA&Ms under senior guidance.
- Support audit evidence collection, organization, and tracking activities.
- Maintain action logs, audit trackers, and status reports.
- Participate in A&A and audit meetings and document meeting minutes.
- Support maintenance of compliance and evidence repositories.
- Assist with POA&M updates and remediation tracking activities.
What You Will Need:- Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in cybersecurity, IT compliance, audit support, or risk management.
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.
- Foundational experience in cybersecurity, IT compliance, audit support, or risk management.
- Basic understanding of NIST RMF or federal cybersecurity concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to work in structured, process driven environments.
- Willingness to learn and grow within federal cybersecurity programs.
What Would Be Nice To Have:- Coursework or training in cybersecurity, information assurance, or IT.
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800 53 control families.
- Prior exposure to audits or compliance support activities.
- Entry level certification (Security+, ITIL, or similar)
The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
