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Independent Verification and Validation Analyst

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to take a strategic role in cyber analysis at the Department of Defense? Do you want to use your experience-based knowledge to protect cyber assets? If you want a position that uses your extensive threat analysis skills to identify vulnerabilities, you want to be an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Analyst.

As an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Analyst, you will demonstrate the ability to correlate cyber vulnerabilities to customers' cyber terrain using scanning technologies. You will apply technical knowledge of ACAS, HBSS, and Tanium to run scans, interpret tool reports, and communicate vulnerability statuses to subscribers and Risk Management Framework (RMF) practitioners to support system accreditation processes. You will apply expertise in STIG fix text remediation to provide recommendations to customers and document those recommendations in executive reports. You'll support IV&V efforts using automated and manual testing, examination, scanning, interviewing, and discovery techniques to identify, validate, and assess security vulnerabilities and deficiencies in information systems, including enclaves, networks, applications, services, software, and Platform IT (PIT).

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity

• Experience with Risk Management Framework

• Experience running scans using ACAS, HBSS, or Tanium

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III or IAM Level II Certification within 90 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with systems development, testing, creating, or reviewing technical documentation, CONOPS, TTPs, and developmental and operational Instructions

• Experience with eMASS

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.