Cyber Risk & Assessment Analyst

About the role

The Cyber Risk & Assessment Analyst assesses DNFSB cybersecurity risk and compliance, prepares authorization documentation, and maintains audit-ready ATO evidence.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.*

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity assessments, compliance evaluations, and internal control reviews aligned with NIST frameworks and DNFSB policy.
• Prepare and maintain authorization packages for assessment, including system security documentation, risk assessments, control narratives, and supporting evidence.
• Review technical evidence from infrastructure and security tools, document control effectiveness and identified risks, and develop mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain the quarterly Call #1 risk register and coordinate inputs to the Project Manager's separate weekly and ad hoc risk and issue log.
• Develop and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), track remediation owners and dates, and support monthly status reporting.
• Support ongoing authorization, FISMA reporting, internal control testing, and responses to assessment and audit documentation requests.
• Track evidence currency and authorization status against the PWS standards for 100% ATO sustainment and at least 95% evidence freshness.
• Contribute to updates of existing policies and procedures, explain risk findings to agency stakeholders, and provide qualified backup across cybersecurity functions.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years conducting cybersecurity assessments, compliance evaluations, or risk management.
• Clearance Requirements: U.S. citizen; favorable Tier 2 Public Trust adjudication required before performance.
• Certification Requirements: Security+ required. CISA or CRISC preferred; ISC2 CGRC additionally preferred.

Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role

• Knowledge of NIST RMF, SP 800-53/800-171, federal FISMA/FedRAMP/Zero Trust, risk reporting, and mitigation. ATO-package and auditable evidence experience preferred.

Salary Range

$148,000 to $168,000

The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.