Junior Cybersecurity GRC Analyst

Dragonfli Group is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm providing services to federal agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Dragonfli supports clients in securing mission-critical systems across on-site, hybrid, and fully remote environments. Dragonfli Group is seeking a Junior Cyber Governance and Compliance Analyst to support a multi-year cybersecurity program for a large federal agency. This is an early-career governance role for someone who wants to learn the Risk Management Framework by working it. You will support and contribute to the execution of RMF to authorize IT systems, help the organization understand whether its systems are operating at an acceptable level of risk, and support authorization decisions by performing risk trade-off analyses and contributing to risk mitigation strategies. You will support technical analysis across categorization, control selection, control implementation, and comprehensive assessments of risk posture. You will also support presentations and, at times, present directly to clients and other decision makers. It suits a versatile early-career analyst with strong communication skills and some exposure to assessment and authorization work. This is a multi-year contract position involving a large US federal agency. Candidates with previous federal contracting experience are preferred. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. If hired, all work related to this role must be performed within the continental U.S. ResponsibilitiesSupport and contribute to the execution of the Risk Management Framework to authorize IT systemsProvide information on whether information systems are operating at an acceptable level of risk to the organizationSupport information system authorization decisions by performing risk trade-off analysesContribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies and solutionsSupport technical analysis across cybersecurity risk management activities: categorizing a system, proposing security control selections, implementing security controls, and providing comprehensive assessments of risk postureSupport security control assessment activities in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53ASupport presentations and, at times, present to clients and other decision makers across technical and non-technical audiencesSupport advice to clients on technical designs, implementations, and solutions that protect against cybersecurity attacksSupport POA&M tracking, cyber risk register upkeep, and tracking of cybersecurity regulations, guidance, and data callsSupport cybersecurity dashboard development and the automation of routine risk reporting and compliance tracking Requirements: Must-HaveBachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related fieldExposure to Assessment and Authorization (RMF) work, including testing or assessing cybersecurity solutions, through coursework, internship, or professional experienceWorking understanding of the Risk Management Framework and the federal authorization processStrong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort supporting or delivering presentationsAbility to work independently and as a member of a teamU.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency, with all work performed within the continental U.S.Ability to pass a federal agency suitability or background investigation Preferred / Nice-to-HaveInternship, co-op, or 1 to 2 years of professional experience in a GRC, audit, or compliance roleFamiliarity with NIST SP 800-53 control families and evidence expectationsExposure to a GRC platform such as Xacta, eMASS, CSAM, Archer, or ServiceNow IRMExposure to FISMA reporting, SCRM, or TPRM conceptsInterest in or exposure to automation and AI-assisted compliance toolingSecurity+ or CGRC (formerly CAP) certification, or active pursuit of one Skill(s): Technical SkillsRisk Management Framework fundamentals under NIST SP 800-37Security control familiarity under NIST SP 800-53 and assessment basics under 800-53ARisk trade-off analysis and mitigation strategy supportPOA&M tracking and evidence collectionSecurity documentation and authorization artifact supportCyber risk register and regulatory tracking supportDashboard, reporting, and spreadsheet analysis skillsExposure to automation and AI-assisted compliance tooling Soft SkillsClear written and verbal communication with both technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to work independently and as a contributing member of a distributed teamComfort operating in a fully remote setting with a camera-on meeting cultureSound judgment about when to decide and when to escalateCollaborative posture with system owners, business owners, developers, and assessorsAttention to documentation quality and follow-through on commitments Benefits: Dragonfli Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Medical: Multiple POS health plan options including an HSA-compatible planDental: PPO coverage for preventive, basic, and major servicesVision: Annual exam, frames, lenses, and contact lens allowance401(k): Employer match up to 5% of eligible compensationLong-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid coverage at 50% of pre-disability earningsLife Insurance & AD&D: 100% employer-paid coverage valued at $10,000 eachPTO: 15–25 days annually based on tenurePaid Federal Holidays: All 11 federal holidays observed