Information Analyst
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Washington, DC, USA
In PersonOnsite at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
CybersecuritySecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework compliance, or control assessment are required.
- Familiarity with DoDI 8510.01, AFMAN 17-1303, and United States Space Force Risk Management Framework procedures for Security Control Assessor roles is required.
- Experience conducting control assessments at multiple classification levels (IL2–IL6), up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information, is required.
- Experience authoring Security Assessment Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plans of Action and Milestones in eMASS is required.
- A DoD 8140/8570 baseline information assurance certification (e.g., CAP, CASP+, CISSP, or CISM) at IAM-II or IASAE-I level is required.
- Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required; Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Security Control Assessor or SCA-support lead for designated USSF systems, conducting independent assessments of implemented security controls and providing Security Assessment Reports and recommendations to the Authorizing Official.
- Lead development and review of Risk Management Framework documentation, including the Security Assessment Plan, Security Assessment Report, Risk Assessment Report, and Plan of Action and Milestones.
- Evaluate compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DoDI 8510.01, and USSF RMF governance, verifying eMASS artifacts for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate with Information System Security Officers, Information System Security Managers, and System Owners to ensure corrective actions are tracked to closure and reflected in Plans of Action and Milestones.
- Advise S6G Authorizing Official Designated Representatives on system readiness for authorization to operate, re-authorization, or continuous monitoring phases.
- Support Security Authorization Boundary development, system categorization per ITCSC, and overlay selection for Space, Privacy, and Mission-Specific overlays.
- Contribute to Continuous Monitoring strategy and risk dashboards in alignment with the DoD CIO Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (September 2025).
- Mentor junior analysts, such as SCA Support Analysts, in control assessment methodology, artifact generation, and eMASS data entry.
- Review and validate security documentation, including System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plans of Action and Milestones.
- Conduct information system assessments to ensure compliance with RMF, NIST, and DoD standards.
- Integrate DevSecOps pipeline security controls and AI/ML assurance activities into RMF evidence collection to support rapid or continuous authorization to operate processes.
- Interface remotely and in person with Air Force and Space Force organizations to advance cybersecurity, policy, and infrastructure readiness.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting Authorizing Official and Security Control Assessor functions within DoD Components or Combatant Commands.
- Proficiency with eMASS, ACAS, Nessus, STIG Viewer, XACTA, and other compliance tools.
- Understanding of Zero Trust principles and architectures.
- Knowledge of cross-domain solutions, boundary protection mechanisms, and secure data transfer protocols.
- Understanding of space systems cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and mission resilience.
About the company
Delta Solutions & Strategies offers advisory, training, IT, operations and maintenance, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, and space support services to U.S. government and DoD customers. It uses a workforce of qualified professionals and operates under ISO 9001:2008 certification and ITAR registration to complete contracts with careful compliance, reliability, and performance. The company stands out through its SDVOSB status and a philosophy of paying competitive wages and prioritizing customer satisfaction, aiming to deliver value that leads to repeat business. Its core goal is to provide dependable, high-quality support that helps clients achieve mission success and build long-term partnerships.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Delta won CMMC Level 2 in 2026, improving eligibility for sensitive DoD work.
- Delta launched a new website July 15, 2026 and added Southeast sales leadership.
- UIC called Delta its largest acquisition, pushing Bowhead deeper into DoD and space markets.
What critics are saying
- Delta depends on federal procurement cycles, exposing revenue to award delays and protest losses.
- UIC integration risks distracting leadership and compressing Delta's independent brand through 2027.
- Majority UIC ownership threatens Delta's SDVOSB set-aside edge in future competitions.
What makes Delta Solutions & Strategies unique
- Delta supports space and missile systems across lifecycle, from acquisition to sustainment.
- SBA named Delta 2023 Prime Contractor of the Year.
- UIC folded Delta into Bowhead, adding Alaska Native Corporation backing and federal reach.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Jury Duty Paid Leave