Security Control Assessor (SCA) / RMF Information Analyst

Overview

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a full-time Security Control Assessor (SCA) / RMF Information Analyst supporting Headquarters United States Space Force (HQ USSF) S6 Cyber Governance and ATO / RMF initiatives at the Pentagon, Washington, DC. This position provides Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to HQ USSF components, including the Chief of Space Operations (CSO), Chief Human Capital Office (CHCO), Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data (S6), and associated directorates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Security Control Assessor (SCA) or SCA-support lead for designated USSF systems, conducting independent assessment of implemented security controls and providing documents such as Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and recommendations to the Authorizing Official (AO).
• Lead development and review of RMF documentation, including the Security Assessment Plan (SAP), SAR, Risk Assessment Report (RAR), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• 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 (ISSOs), Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), and System Owners to ensure corrective actions are tracked to closure and reflected in POA&Ms.
• Advise S6G Authorizing Official Designated Representatives (AODRs) on system readiness for ATO, re-authorization, or continuous monitoring phases.
• Support Security Authorization Boundary development, system categorization (per ITCSC), and overlay selection (Space, Privacy, Mission-Specific).
• Contribute to Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) strategy and risk dashboards in alignment with the DoD CIO Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (Sep 2025).
• Mentor junior analysts (e.g., SCA Support Analysts) in control assessment methodology, artifact generation, and eMASS data entry to build internal SCA bench strength.
• Review and validate security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), SARs, and POA&Ms.
• Conduct assessments of information systems 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 ATO (cATO) processes.
• Interface remotely and in person with Air Force and Space Force organizations to advance cybersecurity, policy, and infrastructure readiness.

Requirements

Desired Skills and Experience

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), DTO, paid holidays, parental, military and jury duty paid leaves.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO / AAP, M, F, V, D

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