Cyber Risk Functional Lead

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of up to 15 analysts in the delivery of detailed cybersecurity risk analysis and reporting project with a large federal agency.
• Prepare for cybersecurity risk assessments by performing detailed organizational research and analysis to determine potential business impacts.
• Conduct Tier 1 (organization) and Tier 2 (business/mission) level cybersecurity risk assessments in accordance with NIST Federal Information Processing Standards and Special Publications, OMB guidance, DHS Binding Operational Directives, and other regulatory authorities.
• Perform detailed quantitative and qualitative organizational research and analysis regarding cybersecurity risks (threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact).
• Identify and develop detailed actionable recommendations for remediating cybersecurity risks in alignment with the organization’s defined risk tolerances and risk threshold.
• Gather threat and vulnerability information from internal and external information sharing forums and sources.
• Communicate cybersecurity risk assessment results through written narrative reports and executive-level presentations
• Identify, coordinate, track remediation, and monitor risk exposures.
• Evaluate cybersecurity program effectiveness in identifying, managing, and reducing risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal analysts and engage external stakeholders to build awareness of cybersecurity risk assessment initiatives.
• Leverage AP writing style to write and communicate detailed reports to support leadership decision making.
• Provide cybersecurity related expertise for identifying key performance indicators for monitoring the performance of the Departments cybersecurity program.
• Perform detailed quantitative and qualitative organizational research and analysis regarding cybersecurity risks (threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact).
• Identify and develop detailed actionable recommendations for remediating cybersecurity risks in alignment with the organization’s defined risk tolerances and risk threshold.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of EIGHT (8) years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s Degree with SIX (6) years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in report writing.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with NIST Federal Information Processing Standards and Special Publications, CIO FISMA Metrics, OMB guidance, and other regulatory authorities.
• Experience working for or with the Department of State.
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of external client-facing management and/or consulting for large firms.
• Demonstrated experience communicating highly technical subject matter to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to thrive in complex, challenging, and deadline-driven environments.
• Willingness to participate in proposal development and other business development activities.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend