HHS - A&A Subject Matter Expert (SME)

cFocus Software Incorporated•Rockville, MD

2d•Remote

About The Position

cFocus Software seeks an A&A Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our program supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum 8–10 years of experience supporting federal RMF and A&A programs.
Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, and FISMA.
Extensive experience reviewing and approving ATO and ongoing authorization packages.
Hands-on experience with eGRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer).
Experience briefing senior executives and Authorizing Officials.
Strong written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Active CAP, CISSP, or CISM (preferred)

Responsibilities

Serve as the enterprise SME for Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) and ongoing authorization activities.
Oversee and coordinate ATO packages across HRSA to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance.
Provide expert guidance on NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2, FISMA, OMB A-130, and HHS authorization policies.
Review and validate SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, Continuous Monitoring Plans, and Risk-Based Decisions (RBDs).
Ensure annual authorization packages and continuous monitoring deliverables meet HRSA timelines.
Support Authorizing Officials (AOs) and senior leadership during authorization decision-making.
Develop and maintain A&A guidance, SOPs, templates, and standard operating procedures.
Coordinate with ISSOs, SCAs, GRC staff, and system owners to resolve authorization issues.
Support enterprise-level ATO tracking, dashboards, and reporting metrics.
Prepare executive briefings and reports on authorization posture, trends, and risks.
Support audits, OIG reviews, and external data calls related to system authorizations.
Identify opportunities to streamline authorization processes and improve quality through automation.