Assessment and Authorization RMF Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. ManTech scores A on the Alion truth index.
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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF) Engineer to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This position is onsite.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Reports directly to the Project Manager and supports execution in a matrix organization.
- Responsible for the development, submission, and maintenance of all Cyber and A&A artifacts as part of the Navy’s RMF in support of Authorizations to Operate (ATOs).
- Supports hardware and software configuration baseline updates for NETTN enclaves and systems as well as Navy Training Baseline (NTB) software configuration deliveries.
- Work with RMF Package escalation process and procedures.
- Work with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) (or equivalent system based on Enclave classification, i.e. XACTA) plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms) for ongoing and closed findings.
- Works alongside system owners, security engineers and technical teams to ensure cybersecurity controls are properly implemented, reviewed and documented.
- Support a team environment based on mutual respect and teamwork, dedicated to innovation and effective, efficient work practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of Masters degree
- Experience working with Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), Risk Management Framework (RMF), National Institute Standards and Technology (NIST), and other federal guidelines
- Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) certifications (ex. Linux, Windows, VMWare)
- IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570. (ex. CompTia Sec+)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the United States Navy preferred
- Experience utilizing assessment tools (e.g., ACAS, SCAP, HBSS) and RMF process tools (e.g., MCCAST, eMASS, XACTA, eArcher, VRAM and DITPR-DON/DADMS) preferred CISSP certifications
- Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and independently performs a wide variety of complicated tasks
- Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
Clearance Requirements:
- Must have a current and active Secret clearance
Physical Requirements:
- Up to 10% travel anticipated.
- Work will require movement from Government site to and from MANTECH site for client meetings and support functions.
- The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which involve delivering presentations.
The projected compensation range for this position is $94,800.00-$157,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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