Assessment and Authorization Support Specialist

AGE Solutions is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Specialist to support our DoD customer. The A&A Specialist will serve as a key liaison between DoD customers, customer leadership, Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), and Security Control Assessor Representatives (SCA-Rs), facilitating the coordination, tracking, and execution of cybersecurity assessment and authorization activities. The successful candidate will support customer engagement, service request processing, project scheduling, documentation management, and status reporting to ensure timely delivery of customer services.

This position requires a strong understanding of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), A&A processes, and cybersecurity compliance requirements, along with proficiency in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), government tracking repositories, and established policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate across technical teams, and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist customers in understanding and accessing services for the DoD community.
• Gather required information to initiate service support.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all services available on the DISA Marketplace.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct initial meetings with customers, providing service briefings and project timelines.
• Track project progress, ensuring schedules remain on track and updating status in TLR or the designated repository.
• Provide weekly system status reports to customer leadership.
• Ensure all service submissions include properly completed supporting artifacts before assignment.
• Monitor and assign incoming tasks via RTS (or designated repository) daily.
• Upload required documents and artifacts into RTS and eMASS as needed.
• Coordinate with customer leadership to assign branch responsibility for new tasks.
• Update and track information within TLR as received.
• Maintain working knowledge of eMASS and government-defined repositories.
• Schedule and document A&A Categorization Meetings.
• Adhere to all published ISSM and SCA-R A&A TTPs.
• Support SCA-R personnel and stakeholders regarding customer services.
• Schedule and document Software Assurance Risk Management (SwARM) reviews, ensuring results are uploaded.
• Organize and conduct bi-weekly meetings to address MP concerns.
• Review system topology diagrams for compliance with government directives, frameworks, and industry standards.
• Review and grammatically correct technical and non-technical documentation.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred), or equivalent additional experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of overall experience in cybersecurity.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a C&A / A&A role.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must have and maintain an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• DoD 8570 IA Technical (IAT) or Management (IAM) Level II certification required.
• Demonstrated experience with relevant tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, and/or HBSS.
• Understanding of the RMF process, NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Location and Schedule: This role may be based at one of the following customer locations, with onsite requirements varying by location:
  • Chambersburg, PA: Fully onsite, 5 days per week.
  • Fort Meade, MD: Hybrid schedule, 4 days onsite per week with 1 telework day.

The projected salary range for this position is $65,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.