Risk & Compliance Analyst

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionSecond-61: We are Vigilant Defenders. Our foundation is built upon patriotism, protecting what matters most. We honor each other, our community, our country, and our customers through exceptional services as their front-line defenders.Position Description: Risk & Compliance Analyst – Contingent Pipeline Opportunity – We’re building a talent pipeline for upcoming U.S. Government defense IT and analytics support roles. Opportunities are contingent upon task order awards and funding under existing contracts.Location: RemoteResponsibilitiesConduct risk assessments across technical and operational programsIdentify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps and recommend mitigation strategiesSupport implementation and validation of security controlsEnsure alignment with DoD governance frameworks and federal security mandatesPerform compliance reviews and internal auditsSupport RMF activities including control assessments and documentation reviewTrack findings and maintain risk registers and remediation plansPrepare clear, detailed documentation for leadership and Government stakeholdersCollaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and program teams to strengthen compliance postureDuties and responsibilities may change based on program needs.Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Information Security, or related field OR five years of equivalent experience in risk and compliance analysisExperience conducting risk assessments in a federal or DoD environmentWorking knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP requirementsExperience supporting security control implementation and validationExperience with compliance audits and program governance reviewsStrong analytical and documentation skillsDesired Skills And ExperienceExperience supporting cybersecurity or cloud based programsExperience maintaining risk registers and POA&M trackingExperience working in regulated or classified environmentsExperience collaborating across technical and leadership teamsCertificationsRequired: NonePreferred: CRISC, CISM, CISSP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma certificationClearance RequirementCandidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass a standard background check and drug screening.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.