REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of risk management principles, planning, and execution
• Experience collaborating with diverse teams including finance, contracts, leadership, and technical staff
• Familiarity with COTS risk management tools such as Active Risk Manager
• Ability to communicate complex risk scenarios clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in data collection, statistical analysis, and data presentation for reporting and planning
• Understanding of system development life cycles and RMF integration
• Experience in Agile Scrum or similar development frameworks
• Ability to organize and track multiple risks and tasks across programs
• Serve as the RMF Coordinator Lead for risk management operations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of fifteen years of work experience in risk management, process improvement, or project management
• Five (5) years of experience with COTS risk management tools (e.g., Active Risk Manager (ARM)), statistics, data collection, analysis, data presentation, and the application of automated data management tools in a classified environment
• Experience in the Agile Scrum methodology
• Three years of direct experience supporting intelligence community or national security-related programs is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, or related technical discipline
• In lieu of a degree, an additional four years of relevant experience may be substituted

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

At Independent Software, we recognize that managing risk effectively is essential to protecting mission-critical systems and ensuring successful program outcomes. As a Risk Management Framework (RMF) Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting and integrating risk management activities across the system development lifecycle. You will work closely with technical teams, leadership, and mission stakeholders to coordinate risk identification, mitigation, and progress tracking across key programs.
This is an opportunity to take a hands-on role in supporting the secure delivery of complex systems. You will guide risk coordination efforts, support transition planning, and ensure tasks are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with mission priorities.
At Independent Software, you will find a company that values teamwork, integrity, and purpose. We provide a collaborative environment where you can grow your career, build lasting relationships, and make meaningful contributions to cybersecurity and national defense.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate tasks and risk activities with mission stakeholders to implement RMF services
• Work directly with project managers and leadership to identify risks to systems, programs, and organizations
• Develop and support risk mitigation plans and strategies in alignment with mission goals
• Track risks, mitigation progress, and deadlines to ensure delivery across technical teams is on time and on budget
• Collaborate with financial managers, contract officers, program managers, and engineering teams to assess and manage risk
• Support customer communication regarding risk expectations, planning, and resolution
• Assist with transition planning and coordination between industry partners, leadership, and mission leads
• Maintain visibility of risks across task orders and provide status updates to stakeholders
• Apply knowledge of RMF processes and risk tools to support cybersecurity operations
• Facilitate risk coordination in accordance with Agile Scrum methodologies