FISMA Data Analyst - Gunnison Consulting Group Inc
Washington, DC
About the Job
We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented professional to support our HHS client.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis techniques.
- Experience in VBA programming for Excel, with the ability to automate tasks and develop custom solutions.
- Experience designing and maintenance of FISMA reporting templates.
- Proficiency in building user-friendly interfaces and dashboards in Excel, integrating with SharePoint data where necessary.
- Report, as necessary, the status of all related FISMA activities to completion.
- Assist in facilitating the monthly HHS FISMA working group meetings with HHS' Operating Divisions (OpDivs).
- Collect and analyze the FISMA data submitted by OpDivs and HHS Department Point of Contacts (POCs).
- Coordinate with the HHS Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) team, Enterprise Architecture (EA), Policy, Enterprise Performance Lifecycle (EPLC), and Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) teams to ensure all FISMA requirements are in alignment.
- Analyze and interpret DHS/Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Fiscal Year (FY) CIO FISMA metrics.
- Review and analyze OpDivs submitted FISMA metrics.
- Support the creation of the annual FISMA report which includes the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Senior Agency Official for Privacy (SAOP), and Inspector General (IG) reports.
- Provide FISMA-related policy support for both the HHS enterprise and Office of the Secretary (OS) levels.
- Communicate OMB and National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance to all HHS stakeholders in a timely manner related to FISMA activities.
- Monitor the FISMA mailbox and provide timely responses to all inquiries.
- Assist in maintenance of HHS FISMA Reporting Template.
- Assist in updating FISMA Team's deliverable schedule.
- Recommend change requests when gaps, areas of improvement, or new requirements are identified for the betterment of FISMA reporting.
- Utilize automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources if applicable.
- Perform analysis to assess the quality and meaning of data.
- Filter Data by reviewing reports and performance indicators to identify and correct code problems
- Proficiency in statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets could be helpful for the diagnosis and prediction.
- Assign numerical value to essential business functions so that business performance can be assessed and compared over periods of time.
- Prepare reports for the management stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.
- Collaborate with SMEs to identify process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise data governance strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Experience with Federal Cybersecurity legislation, regulations, and Executive Orders, with an emphasis on FISMA requirements.
- Experience coordinating FISMA activities including policies, directives, memorandums, PIAs, etc. within the federal government.
- Experience in federal, state, or local government FISMA compliance activities.
- Cybersecurity certification.
Desired Qualifications:
- FISMA-related professional certification
Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree or +3 years of experience. Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity desired.
Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.
Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:
- 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
- 11 paid Holidays each year
- 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
- 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Public Transportation Subsidies
- Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!
Why Join Gunnison?
- Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
- Quality is our top priority.
- Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
- There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
- We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
- We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.