Enterprise Cybersecurity GRC Governance Analyst

Enterprise Cybersecurity GRC Governance Analyst

The Opportunity:  

The Enterprise Cybersecurity (ECS) Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team is seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to bridge the gap between high-level policy and technical execution. In this role, you will analyze and translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable enterprise guidance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and technical standards. Leveraging a strong foundation in business process and change management, you will act as a key liaison to gather comprehensive business and security requirements, ensuring enterprise workflows are optimized and automated before being embedded into technical tools. A central focus of this role is identifying opportunities to streamline, automate, and optimize GRC processes to increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance compliance outcomes across the organization.

You will apply configuration management expertise to design, configure, and mature workflows within GRC tools—specifically ServiceNow—while actively facilitating technical integrations with external ticketing, reporting, and workflow systems. By taking a process-first approach, you will champion the automation of system security planning, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) tracking, and evidence collection across the enterprise, continuously seeking ways to optimize and digitize routine tasks. This position is ideal for an analytical, independent professional who can design end-to-end compliance architectures, align stakeholders, and drive consistent, scalable, and automated GRC execution across a rapidly evolving enterprise landscape. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Join us. The world can’t wait.
 

You Have: 

• 8+ years of experience in roles including Security Control Assessor (SCA), Validator, Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), or Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

• Experience leading business process and change management initiatives, designing and modernizing workflows for authorization, POA&M tracking, and audit evidence collection to drive agility and reduce risk across the organization

• Experience in configuring, optimizing, and automating Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms, such as ServiceNow, Archer, Xacta, eMASS) to enhance System Security Plan (SSP) development, risk assessment, and control mapping processes

• Experience translating complex security and policy requirements into innovative technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), implementation guidance, and enterprise standards, to support continuous process improvement and modernization

• Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 revision 4 and 5, NIST SP 800-60, NIST SP 800-171, related SPs, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 199, FIPS 200, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)

• Ability to drive strategic transformation and modernization of processes in line with federal security program uplifts

• Ability to reimagine and automate security controls alignment and assessment to create agile, risk-based solutions

• Ability to lead the integration of security control frameworks and risk management standards in non-federal environments, such as System and Organization Controls 2 Type II (SOC 2 Type II), International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission 27001 (ISO/IEC 27001), and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), and industry-specific regulations, optimizing enterprise practices for compliance and audit readiness

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with API-based integrations between GRC platforms, ticketing systems, and reporting solutions to automate data flows

• Experience leveraging GRC automation platforms, such as eMASS, ServiceNow, RSA Archer, CSAM, or Telos Xacta

• Ability to engage and influence senior and executive leadership

• Ability to use a strong analytical mindset to draw logical conclusions and drive issues to closure

• Ability to independently lead initiatives and identify pragmatic, scalable solutions to complex security challenges

• Possession of excellent communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree

• Cyber risk certifications, including CISSP, Certified Governance Risk and Compliance (CGRC), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.