SCI Security Controls Assessor Liaison Specialist
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SCI Security Controls Assessor Liaison Specialist
Location: Suitland, MD
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Leidos is seeking a Security Controls Assessor Liaison to support the Assessment & Validation Division within the Office of Naval Intelligence at the Hopper Global Communications Center in Suitland, MD. In this role, you will serve as a key point of contact for Information Assurance (IA) and security accreditation activities, helping customers navigate the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and supporting the successful authorization of mission critical systems.
You will work closely with customers, security teams, and Regional Information System Security Managers to coordinate RMF activities, maintain accurate authorization records, and help ensure accreditation requirements are addressed efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Support Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) packages throughout the authorization process.
- Assist with Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and compliance activities.
- Provide RMF subject matter support to customers through email, phone, and in person interactions.
- Submit, track, update, and close RMF related tickets, ensuring requests are appropriately documented and addressed.
- Maintain accurate and current RMF records within authoritative systems of record.
- Coordinate weekly with Regional Information System Security Managers to support ongoing authorization and accreditation activities.
- Monitor official message traffic and take appropriate action on authorization requests, trusted agent actions, and Interim Authorities to Test (IATTs).
Basic Qualifications
- BA/BS in Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related field desired with 5+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- 5+ years of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) experience with ICD 503 and/or the NIST Framework.
- Experience with DoD, DISA, NNWC, DoDIIS, and IC tools, systems, reporting mechanisms, and requirements for A&A.
- Knowledge of DoD, Intelligence Community, and national level system security initiatives and secure information, LAN, and WAN technologies.
- Experience using web based applications such as Telos Xacta, eMASS, or similar systems that support RMF automation.
- Experience tracking and reporting the completion of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) deliverables associated with a system's Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF package.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Required Certifications
- Active DoD 8140 certification, such as CGRC, CISM, or Security+ II, or the ability to obtain a certification within 30 days of an accepted offer.
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Original Posting:
August 20, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Company at a glance
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers' missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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