Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cyber SME III HHS GRC Compliance Branch to support KDS and our government customer in Washington D.C. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The Project Manager/Cybersecurity SME will serve as a key resource on the contract, supporting strategic program operations and oversight functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills combined with deep cybersecurity expertise to help promote best practices, build partnerships, enhance communications, and improve oversight activities. This position plays a vital role in implementing processes to measure the customer's compliance and information security program maturity in accordance with OMB mandates, FISMA requirements, and other regulatory controls. This is a supervisory position.

Strategic Program Operations:

• Direct FISMA reporting activities, including coordinating with DHS and OMB regarding FISMA CIO metrics, issuing quarterly and annual data calls to Operating Divisions, consolidating and analyzing collected data, and preparing departmental reports
• Lead the development and implementation of compliance processes, procedures, and disciplines that drive standardization, consistency, efficiency of operations, and sound project management across the organization
• Oversee system inventory tracking and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management from a departmental perspective
• Manage the OIS Audit Program, including oversight of cybersecurity audits conducted by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO)
• Supervise technical and engineering support activities, including SharePoint management, ISSO services, and security governance, risk, and compliance (sGRC) tool implementation
• Develop strategies and methodologies to improve compliance tracking, reporting, and remediation across the department
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure consistent application of security requirements and improve the maturity of the customer's information security programs
• Present compliance findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership
• Coordinate with Governance and Risk Management Branches to ensure alignment of processes, actions, and organizational goals
• Maintain awareness of evolving compliance rules, laws, and executive orders, and implement processes to address new requirements
• Lead a technical team responsible for implementing and supporting compliance-related tools and technologies

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in project management
• Experience with federal government cybersecurity frameworks, particularly NIST and FISMA
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management at senior leadership levels
• Experience in preparing and delivering executive-level briefings and reports
• Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance principles and practices in a federal environment
• PMP, CISSP, CISM, or related professional certifications

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management principles and practices, including security assessment and authorization processes
• Demonstrated experience with FISMA reporting processes, including data collection, analysis, and report preparation
• Proficiency in managing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and system inventory tracking across large organizations
• Experience working with security governance, risk, and compliance (sGRC) tools and implementing continuous monitoring capabilities
• Strong project management skills with ability to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance frameworks
• Experience providing Information System Security Officer (ISSO) services or overseeing ISSO functions
• Knowledge of SharePoint administration and customization for information security purposes
• Experience with audit management, including coordinating responses to OIG and GAO audits and tracking remediation efforts
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, assess compliance gaps, and develop strategic recommendations
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex technical information to executive leadership
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience facilitating working groups and building consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and security integration throughout the process

Security Requirement:

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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