TACG is seeking a Senior Information Assurance Specialist to support the analysis, implementation, and management of security requirements for classified and unclassified systems. This position provides oversight, policy development, Risk Management Framework (RMF) support, and cybersecurity compliance expertise to ensure secure system operations and accreditation activities.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Support the analysis, identification, and documentation of cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements.
- Assist with implementation and management of security controls for classified and unclassified systems.
- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and security authorization activities.
- Develop and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation and supporting artifacts.
- Conduct security control assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
- Assist with cybersecurity policy, process, and procedure development.
- Support SIPR-related authorization packages and associated security documentation.
- Coordinate with government stakeholders to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
- Review system configurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance status.
- Support continuous monitoring, audit readiness, and cybersecurity reporting efforts.
- Provide technical guidance regarding NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 security controls and compliance requirements.
Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- Security Clearance
- Active Secret Clearance required
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred
- Required Experience:
- Hands-on experience supporting DoD Information Systems and cybersecurity processes
- Experience supporting SAF/AQXS and portfolio IA packages preferred
- Experience supporting RMF controls and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 implementation
- Experience supporting SIPR Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, including control testing and artifact management
- Required Skill and Competencies
- Strong understanding of Information Assurance principles and cybersecurity compliance requirements
- Knowledge of RMF, NIST standards, and DoD cybersecurity policies
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
- Work Location Requirements
- Must be able to travel onsite to the Pentagon one day per week
- Must be able to travel to Fairfax, VA every other Friday for off-site work activities
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River’s Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Active Secret Clearance required
- Hands-on experience supporting DoD Information Systems and cybersecurity processes
- Experience supporting RMF controls and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 implementation
What We Do
Welcome to Copper River Shared Services! The Shared Services Division of the Copper River Family of Companies provides long-term strategic business planning, new company startup and acquisition strategies, complete back office support services, regulatory training, compliance, and governance oversight to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the Copper River Family of Companies. We are proud to be owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a Federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe located in Cordova, Alaska. With over 500 professional industry leading experts, the Copper River Family of Companies are driven to support the needs of our clients and their missions both at home and abroad. We stand ready. Our mission is to Diversify the Native Village of Eyak’s Ability to Facilitate Economic Advancement; it’s what binds us now and into the future. We accomplish this through the work of our strategic alliance of agile Operating Companies, guided by our core values of Collaboration, Integrity, and Empathy.
