Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) Specialist (Cyber Network Analysis Tech 4)
Date: Apr 7, 2026
Location: Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 28122
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $115,642.00 - $140,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
Mission Technologies a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of the Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) Specialist. You will be responsible for providing cybersecurity technical support to the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN).
Position requires flexibility to work non-standard work hours and work weeks of more than 40 hours to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements. Additionally, position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.
Possible hybrid work schedule.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Lead the team in conducting security testing and evaluation of servers, workstations, databases, and network infrastructure devices (e.g. firewalls, switches, routers, load balancers) to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses, and produce detailed findings reports that support the security authorization process.
- Develop customized scanning and testing configurations within cybersecurity tools to meet specific security and configuration requirements.
- Map identified findings whether discovered through manual assessment, automated scanning, or associated with CVEs to the appropriate NIST SP 800-53 security controls, DoD policies, and relevant technical standards.
- Analyze and interpret cybersecurity directives, policies, and instructions, including CTOs, FRAG/TASK/OPORDs, IAVMs, PKI guidance, and STIG requirements, to assess applicability and required actions.
- Create or Update eMASS artifacts to support Assessments and Authorizations and Annual Security Reviews.
- Evaluate the adequacy of current security testing and assessment toolsets; identify capability gaps and recommend new tools or enhancements to improve assessment coverage and effectiveness.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on known and emerging vulnerabilities, providing analysis of exploitation methods, mitigation and remediation strategies, severity impacts, and operational considerations.
- Review Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation to ensure compliance with applicable DoD and RMF cybersecurity policies and standards.
- Perform risk analyses and recommend mitigating controls.
- Assist in drafting, updating, and maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical guidance for systems and emerging technologies.
- Provide critical written and oral analysis of security architecture documentation and vulnerability and risk assessments.
- Support the creation, management, and tracking of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), ensuring accurate status reporting and alignment with cybersecurity requirements.
- Advise Government in all aspects of Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Track and report cybersecurity compliance status in VRAM and other applicable vulnerability tracking or reporting platforms.
- Conduct independent verification and risk analysis of security configurations, STIG findings, and POA&M entries for systems and devices across the enterprise.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal oversight as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain US Top Secret security clearance.
- Current DISA ACAS Administrator Training certificate (Preferred)
- Experience using DISA ACAS
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Comply with the DoD Cyber IT/CSWF Program requirements of DoD 8570.1-M and SECNAV M-5239.2 at the Intermediate (IAT-II) level.
- COMPTIA Security+ CE certification
- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field OR
- 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field OR
- 4 years relevant experience with a PhD.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
Physical Requirements
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.