Accreditation & Authorization Lead - TS/SCI Cleared - 174986
Zachary Piper Solutions · Newington, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$140k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections with real content.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro: "Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Accreditation & Authorization Lead to join a Federal Program located in Newington, VA. The Accreditation & Authorization Lead will play a critical role in ensuring systems maintain compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and federal cybersecurity requirements while enabling mission success through effective risk management practices."
That's about the role. Could be "About the role". Should we include location? Yes.
- Responsibilities: list bullet points after "Responsibilities of the A&A Lead:" then many items.
- Qualifications: after "Qualifications of the A&A Lead:" includes experience, clearance, hands-on experience, knowledge list, familiarity, strong understanding, certification.
- Compensation: "Compensation for the A&A Lead: Salary Range: $140,000+ *flexible based on experience* Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law Flexible working schedule Unlimited opportunities for growth"
Thus we have Pay (salary range) and Benefits (list). Also schedule: "Flexible working schedule". That could be Schedule.
We also have "Key Words:" which is not needed.
We need to avoid boilerplate like EEO etc. Not present.
We need to preserve all substantive info.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We need to use
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections with real content.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro: "Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Accreditation & Authorization Lead to join a Federal Program located in Newington, VA. The Accreditation & Authorization Lead will play a critical role in ensuring systems maintain compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and federal cybersecurity requirements while enabling mission success through effective risk management practices."
That's about the role. Could be "About the role". Should we include location? Yes.
- Responsibilities: list bullet points after "Responsibilities of the A&A Lead:" then many items.
- Qualifications: after "Qualifications of the A&A Lead:" includes experience, clearance, hands-on experience, knowledge list, familiarity, strong understanding, certification.
- Compensation: "Compensation for the A&A Lead: Salary Range: $140,000+ *flexible based on experience* Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law Flexible working schedule Unlimited opportunities for growth"
Thus we have Pay (salary range) and Benefits (list). Also schedule: "Flexible working schedule". That could be Schedule.
We also have "Key Words:" which is not needed.
We need to avoid boilerplate like EEO etc. Not present.
We need to preserve all substantive info.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We need to use for section headings.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits.
We need to use
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings.
We must include a section only when posting has real specific content.
Thus sections:
- About the role (prose)
- Responsibilities (list)
- Qualifications (list? Could be list of qualifications)
- Benefits (list)
- Pay (maybe just a paragraph with salary)
- Schedule (maybe a paragraph about flexible working schedule)
We could also combine Pay and Benefits? But they ask to prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. However we have distinct info: salary, benefits, schedule. Could combine Pay and Benefits into a "Compensation and Benefits" section? But headings are prescribed: we can use Benefits and Pay separate if content exists. But we could also combine them into one Benefits section that includes salary and schedule? The instruction: "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can choose which to include. It says "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". So we can include Pay if salary range present. Benefits if benefits present. Schedule if flexible working schedule present.
Thus we will have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We might also include Skills? Not separate; qualifications cover skills.
We need to ensure we don't invent or summarize away detail. Must preserve all substantive info.
Let's extract details.
About the role: "Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Accreditation & Authorization Lead to join a Federal Program located in Newington, VA. The Accreditation & Authorization Lead will play a critical role in ensuring systems maintain compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and federal cybersecurity requirements while enabling mission success through effective risk management practices."
That's it.
Responsibilities: list each bullet after "Responsibilities of the A&A Lead:":
- Lead and support RMF activities throughout the system lifecycle, from system categorization through authorization and continuous monitoring.
- Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation including:
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
- Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs)
- Risk Assessment Reports
- Assess and validate compliance with NIST 800-53 security controls and applicable federal cybersecurity standards.
- Coordinate and support Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), and periodic reauthorization activities.
- Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to identify threats and mitigation strategies.
- Track remediation efforts and ensure cybersecurity findings are resolved in accordance with organizational timelines.
- Support continuous monitoring initiatives, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity audits.
- Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, engineers, and government customers to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into system design and operations.
- Utilize tools such as eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and other cybersecurity platforms to maintain compliance and monitor security posture.
We need to preserve all. The bullet list includes a sublist for documentation. We can either flatten or keep nested lists. Use - for any list. Could nest.
Qualifications: after "Qualifications of the A&A Lead:":
- 3+ years of experience supporting RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or information assurance programs within a federal or DoD environment.
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Hands-on experience with the NIST RMF process and ATO lifecycle.
- Knowledge of:
- NIST 800-53
- NIST 800-37
- DoD RMF
- STIG implementation and compliance
- Vulnerability management processes
- Experience developing and maintaining RMF package documentation.
- Familiarity with eMASS and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS/Nessus.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security control implementation.
- Active DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification such as Security+, CISSP, CAP, CASP+, or equivalent.
We need to preserve all.
Benefits: "Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law". Also "Unlimited opportunities for growth" maybe considered benefit but could be separate. We'll include as list.
Pay: "Salary Range: $140,000+ *flexible based on experience*". We'll put in
.
Schedule: "Flexible working schedule". We'll put in
.
We must not include fluff like "commensurate with experience" etc. The salary line includes "*flexible based on experience*" which is okay.
We need to avoid duplication: The posting also had "Key Words:" which we drop.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- Lead and support RMF activities throughout the system lifecycle, from system categorization through authorization and continuous monitoring.
- Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation including:
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
- Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs)
- Risk Assessment Reports
... etc.
We need to ensure each responsibility item is a - . For the one with sublist, we can embed
inside.
Proceed.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience supporting RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or information assurance programs within a federal or DoD environment.
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Hands-on experience with the NIST RMF process and ATO lifecycle.
- Knowledge of:
- NIST 800-53
- NIST 800-37
- DoD RMF
- STIG implementation and compliance
- Vulnerability management processes
- Experience developing and maintaining RMF package documentation.
- Familiarity with eMASS and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS/Nessus.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security control implementation.
- Active DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification such as Security+, CISSP, CAP, CASP+, or equivalent.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Sick Leave as required by law
- Unlimited opportunities for growth
Pay
Salary Range: $140,000+ *flexible based on experience*
Schedule
Flexible working schedule
Check that we didn't miss any substantive info: The intro also mentioned location Newington, VA. Already in About the role.
We included all responsibilities bullets. Did we miss any? Let's re-check original responsibilities list:
"Lead and support RMF activities throughout the system lifecycle, from system categorization through authorization and continuous monitoring.Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation including:System Security Plans (SSPs)Security Assessment Reports (SARs)Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs)Risk Assessment ReportsAssess and validate compliance with NIST 800-53 security controls and applicable federal cybersecurity standards.Coordinate and support Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), and periodic reauthorization activities.Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to identify threats and mitigation strategies.Track remediation efforts and ensure cybersecurity findings are resolved in accordance with organizational timelines.Support continuous monitoring initiatives, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity audits.Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, engineers, and government customers to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into system design and operations.Utilize tools such as eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and other cybersecurity platforms to maintain compliance and monitor security posture."
We captured all except maybe "Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation including:" we turned into a sublist. Good.
Check we didn't miss "Assess and validate compliance with NIST 800-53 security controls and applicable federal cybersecurity standards." included.
"Coordinate and support Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), and periodic reauthorization activities." included.
"Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to identify threats and mitigation strategies." included.
"Track remediation efforts and ensure cybersecurity findings are resolved in accordance with organizational timelines." included.
"Support continuous monitoring initiatives, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity audits." included.
"Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, engineers, and government customers to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into system design and operations." included.
"Utilize tools such as eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and other cybersecurity platforms to maintain compliance and monitor security posture." included.
Qualifications: we captured all.
Check we didn't miss "Active TS/SCI Security Clearance" included.
"Hands-on experience with the NIST RMF process and ATO lifecycle." included.
"Knowledge of:NIST 800-53NIST 800-37DoD RMFSTIG implementation and complianceVulnerability management processes" we made sublist.
"Experience developing and maintaining RMF package documentation." included.
"Familiarity with eMASS and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS/Nessus." included.
"Strong
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits.
We need to use
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. We must include a section only when posting has real specific content. Thus sections: - About the role (prose) - Responsibilities (list) - Qualifications (list? Could be list of qualifications) - Benefits (list) - Pay (maybe just a paragraph with salary) - Schedule (maybe a paragraph about flexible working schedule) We could also combine Pay and Benefits? But they ask to prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. However we have distinct info: salary, benefits, schedule. Could combine Pay and Benefits into a "Compensation and Benefits" section? But headings are prescribed: we can use Benefits and Pay separate if content exists. But we could also combine them into one Benefits section that includes salary and schedule? The instruction: "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can choose which to include. It says "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". So we can include Pay if salary range present. Benefits if benefits present. Schedule if flexible working schedule present. Thus we will have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We might also include Skills? Not separate; qualifications cover skills. We need to ensure we don't invent or summarize away detail. Must preserve all substantive info. Let's extract details. About the role: "Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Accreditation & Authorization Lead to join a Federal Program located in Newington, VA. The Accreditation & Authorization Lead will play a critical role in ensuring systems maintain compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and federal cybersecurity requirements while enabling mission success through effective risk management practices." That's it. Responsibilities: list each bullet after "Responsibilities of the A&A Lead:": - Lead and support RMF activities throughout the system lifecycle, from system categorization through authorization and continuous monitoring. - Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation including: - System Security Plans (SSPs) - Security Assessment Reports (SARs) - Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) - Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs) - Risk Assessment Reports - Assess and validate compliance with NIST 800-53 security controls and applicable federal cybersecurity standards. - Coordinate and support Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), and periodic reauthorization activities. - Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to identify threats and mitigation strategies. - Track remediation efforts and ensure cybersecurity findings are resolved in accordance with organizational timelines. - Support continuous monitoring initiatives, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity audits. - Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, engineers, and government customers to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into system design and operations. - Utilize tools such as eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and other cybersecurity platforms to maintain compliance and monitor security posture. We need to preserve all. The bullet list includes a sublist for documentation. We can either flatten or keep nested lists. Use
- for any list. Could nest.
Qualifications: after "Qualifications of the A&A Lead:":
- 3+ years of experience supporting RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or information assurance programs within a federal or DoD environment.
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Hands-on experience with the NIST RMF process and ATO lifecycle.
- Knowledge of:
- NIST 800-53
- NIST 800-37
- DoD RMF
- STIG implementation and compliance
- Vulnerability management processes
- Experience developing and maintaining RMF package documentation.
- Familiarity with eMASS and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS/Nessus.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security control implementation.
- Active DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification such as Security+, CISSP, CAP, CASP+, or equivalent.
We need to preserve all.
Benefits: "Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law". Also "Unlimited opportunities for growth" maybe considered benefit but could be separate. We'll include as list.
Pay: "Salary Range: $140,000+ *flexible based on experience*". We'll put in
. Schedule: "Flexible working schedule". We'll put in
. We must not include fluff like "commensurate with experience" etc. The salary line includes "*flexible based on experience*" which is okay. We need to avoid duplication: The posting also had "Key Words:" which we drop. Now produce HTML. Structure:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- Lead and support RMF activities throughout the system lifecycle, from system categorization through authorization and continuous monitoring.
- Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation including:
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
- Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs)
- Risk Assessment Reports
... etc.
We need to ensure each responsibility item is a - . For the one with sublist, we can embed
- inside.
Proceed.
- 3+ years of experience supporting RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or information assurance programs within a federal or DoD environment.
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Hands-on experience with the NIST RMF process and ATO lifecycle.
- Knowledge of:
- NIST 800-53
- NIST 800-37
- DoD RMF
- STIG implementation and compliance
- Vulnerability management processes
- Experience developing and maintaining RMF package documentation.
- Familiarity with eMASS and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS/Nessus.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security control implementation.
- Active DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification such as Security+, CISSP, CAP, CASP+, or equivalent.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Sick Leave as required by law
- Unlimited opportunities for growth
Qualifications
Benefits
Pay
Salary Range: $140,000+ *flexible based on experience*
Schedule
Flexible working schedule
Check that we didn't miss any substantive info: The intro also mentioned location Newington, VA. Already in About the role. We included all responsibilities bullets. Did we miss any? Let's re-check original responsibilities list: "Lead and support RMF activities throughout the system lifecycle, from system categorization through authorization and continuous monitoring.Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation including:System Security Plans (SSPs)Security Assessment Reports (SARs)Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs)Risk Assessment ReportsAssess and validate compliance with NIST 800-53 security controls and applicable federal cybersecurity standards.Coordinate and support Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), and periodic reauthorization activities.Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to identify threats and mitigation strategies.Track remediation efforts and ensure cybersecurity findings are resolved in accordance with organizational timelines.Support continuous monitoring initiatives, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity audits.Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, engineers, and government customers to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into system design and operations.Utilize tools such as eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and other cybersecurity platforms to maintain compliance and monitor security posture." We captured all except maybe "Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation including:" we turned into a sublist. Good. Check we didn't miss "Assess and validate compliance with NIST 800-53 security controls and applicable federal cybersecurity standards." included. "Coordinate and support Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), and periodic reauthorization activities." included. "Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to identify threats and mitigation strategies." included. "Track remediation efforts and ensure cybersecurity findings are resolved in accordance with organizational timelines." included. "Support continuous monitoring initiatives, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity audits." included. "Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, engineers, and government customers to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into system design and operations." included. "Utilize tools such as eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and other cybersecurity platforms to maintain compliance and monitor security posture." included. Qualifications: we captured all. Check we didn't miss "Active TS/SCI Security Clearance" included. "Hands-on experience with the NIST RMF process and ATO lifecycle." included. "Knowledge of:NIST 800-53NIST 800-37DoD RMFSTIG implementation and complianceVulnerability management processes" we made sublist. "Experience developing and maintaining RMF package documentation." included. "Familiarity with eMASS and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS/Nessus." included. "Strong
- for any list. Could nest.
Qualifications: after "Qualifications of the A&A Lead:":
- 3+ years of experience supporting RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or information assurance programs within a federal or DoD environment.
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Hands-on experience with the NIST RMF process and ATO lifecycle.
- Knowledge of:
- NIST 800-53
- NIST 800-37
- DoD RMF
- STIG implementation and compliance
- Vulnerability management processes
- Experience developing and maintaining RMF package documentation.
- Familiarity with eMASS and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS/Nessus.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security control implementation.
- Active DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification such as Security+, CISSP, CAP, CASP+, or equivalent.
We need to preserve all.
Benefits: "Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law". Also "Unlimited opportunities for growth" maybe considered benefit but could be separate. We'll include as list.
Pay: "Salary Range: $140,000+ *flexible based on experience*". We'll put in