Your Impact:

Our RMF Analyst/Specialist will enable Skyward Federal's mission by implementing, documenting, and maintaining rigorous cybersecurity frameworks that protect sensitive multi-domain solutions. Your expertise ensures our systems meet the highest security standards and maintain continuous authorization to operate across a spectrum of connected and air-gapped secure environments.

Priorities/Areas of Focus:

• RMF Implementation - Drive systems through Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process
  
• Security Controls Management - Implement security controls, validate compliance status, and document results in reporting systems (eMASS, Xacta, Excel, etc.)
  
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintain comprehensive cybersecurity documentation
  
• Compliance Strategy - Support CMMC certification and additional compliance efforts

Primary Responsibilities:

• Guide systems through RMF process from categorization through continuous monitoring
  
• Develop and maintain security documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs, and other Body of Evidence (BoE) artifacts
  
• Implement and assess NIST 800-53 security controls
  
• Support preparation and execution of CMMC certification
  
• Conduct security control assessments and maintain evidence of compliance
  
• Coordinate with security assessors and authorizing officials
  
• Partner with development teams to integrate security requirements
  
• Track and remediate security findings and vulnerabilities

Core Competencies:

• Deep understanding of RMF process and NIST frameworks
  
• Excellence in security control implementation and assessment
  
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
  
• Ability to translate requirements into actionable controls
  
• Experience with security assessment and authorization
  
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  
• Clear communication of complex security concepts
• Experience with classified system authorizations
  
• Familiarity with CMMC requirements
  
• Background in DevSecOps environments
  
• Understanding of cloud security controls
• Active Top Secret security clearance or eligible

Potential Development Path:

• RMF Analyst > Sr RMF Analyst > Info Sys Manager > Sr Info Sys Manager > CISO

Compensation and Benefits:

• Targeted Compensation:  90-110K base salary
• 10% 401k match, 100% immediately vested
• 100% employer-paid health, dental & vision coverage
• 100% employer-paid short and long term disability benefits
• 100% employer-paid life insurance policy
• 20 days of flexible paid time off
• 11 federal holidays and 2+ Skyward holidays
• Unlimited sick & bereavement leave events
• Company issued laptop, mobile phone and expense card
• $5,000 per year tax-exempt educational reimbursement
• $250 office set-up stipend
• $50 monthly internet stipend
• $50 monthly coffee budget ☕
• Additional discretionary benefits throughout the year

About Skyward Federal

Skyward Federal solves ultra-sensitive multi-domain challenges that others can't, primarily supporting national defense. Our mission is to enable those who protect us. We challenge the status quo and ensure our solutions have a meaningful and lasting impact to our clients' missions. We have a flexible, collaborative start-up environment, fostering innovation and teamwork. We prioritize the development of our people, knowing that our success is driven by their talent and dedication.

Skyward Core Values:

• Impact Mission - Move fast. Execute with precision. Deliver results.
• Take Initiative - Don't hesitate. Dive in. Get shit done.
• Empower People - Take point. Make a difference. Feed the team.
• Pursue Excellence - Stay curious. Keep improving. Push the boundary.