Junior Compliance Analyst
About the Role
Junior Compliance Analyst – onsite in either Pittsburgh, PA or Morgantown, WV. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field – OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree + 1+ years of experience, or 4 years of experience without a degree.
- Relevant coursework (risk management, information assurance, network security) can substitute for limited work history.
- Security+ (CE) certification.
- Basic understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Exposure to NIST SP 800‑53 (control families and control assessment basics).
- Familiarity with FISMA and the importance of continuous monitoring.
- General awareness of FedRAMP, ATO process, and POA&Ms.
- Basic grasp of the CIA triad, least privilege, and defense‑in‑depth principles.
- Exposure to a GRC or CSAM tool; experience with eMASS/Xacta preferred.
- Familiarity with ticketing/documentation systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, or SharePoint.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Security+ certification (preferred).
Compensation
Salary range: $90,000 – $105,000 per year. Compensation is based on factors such as location, education, training, experience, work quality and quantity, market conditions, internal pay alignment, and merit. The total package may include short‑ and long‑term incentives and program‑specific awards.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or impairment. For assistance, please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.