Risk Management Framework (A&A) Junior Analyst

About the role

The Junior RMF / Cybersecurity Analyst provides foundational support for federal cybersecurity compliance, A&A, and audit activities. This role supports documentation development, evidence collection, audit tracking, and operational RMF tasks while building expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks and processes.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation of RMF documentation including SSPs, control matrices, and POA&Ms under senior guidance.
• Support audit evidence collection, organization, and tracking activities.
• Maintain action logs, audit trackers, and status reports.
• Participate in A&A and audit meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Support maintenance of compliance and evidence repositories.
• Aid in POA&M updates and remediation tracking activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in cybersecurity, IT compliance, audit support, or risk management.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.
• Foundational experience in cybersecurity, IT compliance, audit support, or risk management.
• Basic understanding of NIST RMF or federal cybersecurity concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in structured, process driven environments.
• Willingness to learn and grow within federal cybersecurity programs.

Qualifications

• Coursework or training in cybersecurity, information assurance, or IT.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800 53 control families.
• Prior exposure to audits or compliance support activities.
• Entry level certification (Security+, ITIL, or similar).

Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.