Continuous Monitoring Analyst SME

R-00175225

Description

This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced   SME   Continuous Monitoring   Analyst   to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.  

 

In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous   improvement— helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.  

 

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high- visibility,   enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain   expertise   while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.  

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages and conducts continuous monitoring of security controls, ensuring the protection of classified and unclassified data.   
  

• Implements tools and processes to track system performance, security, and compliance, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, in real time.   
  

• Coordinates with cross-functional teams (ISSO, ISSM, engineering, IT, operations) to implement and enforce security protocols and best practices.   
  

• Ensures the accreditation process for DoD systems (e.g., RMF accreditation) is completed and   maintained   in compliance with all applicable requirements.  
  

• Develop and   maintain   the   ConMon   Strategy  
  

• Oversee and   monitor   all systems (re-authorization and new systems) throughout their life cycle for changes that may   impact   the security posture of the system  
  

• Validate updates to the system security plans and the POA&M in the security assessment and management tool to reflect changes to the IT system  
  

• Validate that controls applicable to the automated   ConMon   reviews are properly implemented as part of the corresponding RMF package in   eMASS .    
  

• Participate, contribute, and provide information as part of Step 0 and other steps of the RMF process and data call information and   provide assistance   in kickoff meetings if assessments are needed .    
  

• In support of the   ConMon   program, the   SME   shall design, develop,   maintain ,   execute   and improve a comprehensive   ConMon   program based on the   ConMon   Strategy .    
  

• Develop and   maintain   standard   ConMon   plan templates for ISs.   
  

• Collaborate with   ConMon   Analysts,   SCRM,   ZeroTrust , ISSM,   DevSecOps ,   System Engineers,   ISSOs, and S takeholders   to resolve asset visibility and CCRI score issues  
  

• Ensure   ConMon   Deliverables are   submitted   on-time and with high accuracy  
  

• Communicate daily with government stakeholders about system posture, vulnerable systems  
  

• Coordinate and   facilitate   coordination with system administrators, ACAS administrators, HBSS administrators, etc. on issues receiving the acceptable credentialing percentages on scans, HBSS data, etc.  
  

• Support the system development lifecycle of a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technical solution within the organization .    
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Top Secret   with SCI eligibility   security clearance  
  

• Bachelor   degree in (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Engineering) or higher from an accredited college or   university OR   Offerings listed in DoD 8140 Training Repository ORGCFA or GCIA  
  

• 12+ years IT program/project management experience leading Continuous Monitoring and Vulnerability Management activities.  
  

• 5 or more years IT program/project management experience leading Security tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Tanium, or Splunk.  
  

• Successful   track record   for delivering large/complex projects on time and within budget within DoD Organizations  
  

• Ability to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls and standards to ensure   compliancy   in accordance with   the applicable audits and inspections for an organization.   
  

• Ability to lead a fast-paced Splunk dashboard development effort   
  

• Expert level understanding of vulnerabilities/weaknesses across complex IT environments and ability to understand applicability of security standards across technologies.  
  

• Certifications in Cybersecurity like Security plus,   DOD   IA /IAT Level III certification   
  

• Demonstrated   experience with :  
  

• The   planning, coordinating, scheduling, resourcing, tracking, documenting,   executing   and analyzing audits and inspections within an organization   (Expert Level) .   
  

• Applying compliance standards to large and complex IT environments.   
  

• Communicating and coordinating at a functional and senior government.   
  

• Data analysis and developing work products to enable government   risk based   decisions.  
  

• The development and execution of knowledge management best practices and the automation of knowledge management frameworks   in order to   enhance processes and procedures related to the management of the Continuous Monitoring Program.  
  

• The development and coordination of guidance and work products related to issues tracking management,   plan   of actions and milestones, and ensuring transparency of vulnerabilities within an organization.  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI    
  

• Certifications in Cybersecurity like Security plus,   DOD IA/IAT Level III certification   
  

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Original Posting: February 4, 2026

For 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The 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.

About Leidos

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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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