Information Assurance Project Manager

Peraton

Information Assurance Project Manager at Peraton oversees cyber security projects for the Department of State. Responsible for managing IA activities and enhancing security across various applications and platforms.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeDistrict of Columbia, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,000 - $179,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Information Assurance, including risk management, compliance with NIST RMF, and cloud security models. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating technical information effectively to diverse stakeholders.

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Information Assurance Analyst ExperienceNIST RMF ComplianceCloud Environment ExperienceProject Management ExperienceVulnerability Assessment

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Hard Skills

Risk AnalysisCybersecurity DocumentationGovernance ReviewPerformance Data AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStakeholder ManagementTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Vulnerability ScannersDISA STIGSCAPExecutive Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Active SECRET Security ClearanceAbility to Obtain TOP SECRET Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal Government EnvironmentHigh Availability SystemsCybersecurity RequirementsIA Documentation Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate IA activities across the IA, Infrastructure, Engineering, and Applications teams, including responses to security findings.
Oversee the efforts of IA analysts and engineers to ensure efficient resource utilization and timely delivery of program objectives.
Review governance, risk, and cybersecurity documentation for compliance with NIST RMF (SP 800‑53 Rev. 4, SP 800‑37) and applicable security and privacy controls.
Provide expert guidance on vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and emerging cybersecurity technologies, including cloud security models.
Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including developers, systems engineers, project managers, enterprise architects, and senior leadership.
Develop and maintain IA documentation processes and procedures, including POA&M and AOR records.
Create RMF accreditation packages to support systems in achieving and maintaining Authorization to Operate (ATO).
Facilitate risk management activities, including identifying constraints, assessing impacts of system changes, and mitigating project‑level risks.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and develop plans to implement enhanced workflows and efficiencies.
Develop executive‑level dashboards summarizing risks, issues, impediments, and forecasted completion dates.
Organize, nurture, and continuously improve communication channels and relationships with stakeholders across the CAEIO program.
Coordinate cross‑functional IA activities to ensure alignment between cybersecurity, engineering, infrastructure, and application teams.
Ensure stakeholders remain informed of IA priorities, milestone progress, and risk posture changes.
Support daily operational IA activities by monitoring progress toward security objectives and ensuring compliance with government cybersecurity requirements.
Assist in reviewing, refining, and improving IA workflows, policies, and documentation as systems and technologies evolve.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or a Masters degree and 10 years of experience or an Associates degree and 14 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 16 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET government security clearance with the ability to obtain TOP SECRET, if needed.
At least 4 years of related Information Assurance Analyst experience – primarily in a federal government environment, dealing with business critical, high availability systems.
At least 2 years of task or project management experience.
At least 1 year of cloud environment experience.
Understanding of networking concepts and cybersecurity related tools to include Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and vulnerability scanners.
Experience collecting and analyzing performance data, developing metrics and presenting to colleagues and managers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Bonuses