Systems Authorization Lead/Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 1700 EST on 27 May 2026.

The AFRL Foundational Technology Directorate seeks to hire a motivated and experienced mid-level Systems Authorization Lead / ISSM in the Intergration and Operations Division. This position will be filled at the DO-02 (GS-12/13 equivalent) or DR-02 (GS-12/13 equivalent) level and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. This position may be filled as a 5-year Flexible Length Term appointment (new government hires, current government term employees, etc.) with the option to later extend or convert to a permanent appointment.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Directs the system authorization (Risk Management Framework (RMF)) process to ensure organizational computer systems comply with Federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force IT management requirements.
• Oversees system authorization change management: Ensures laboratory and major information system configuration item and change management items are properly documented—balancing mission value & operational/continuous compliance processes.
• Interfaces with RE computer users and Information Technology (IT) managers to maintain compliance with applicable communication security and computer security control laws and regulations.
• Ensures systems meet current Air Force and Department of Defense required configurations based on the determined mission capability level and operational environment.
• Analyzes system components, processes, interfaces, and configurations as part of system authorization processes to document and communicate risks.
• Recommends and reviews controls and mitigations to IT managers and system architects to address system residual risks.
• Prepares specifications, documentation, and reports for management, including recommendations, advisory documents, and summaries relating to information technology and information assurance.
• Serves as a focal point for cybersecurity functions; helping ensure RE compliance with applicable computer and communication regulations.

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• US Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI and SAP security clearance, as a condition of employment.
• Applicant must be able to meet the OPM qualifications of the position being filled.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• Must have baseline certification meeting DoD 8140/DoD 8570.01M Cyber Workforce Improvement certification(s) meeting DCWF Work Role 722 (ISSM) / IAM level II or obtain within 6 months of assignment.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N) and the selectee will have 60 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.

• Experience documenting and coordinating authorization documentation, particularly desirable is experience with the AF Enterprise Missiion Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system.
• Experience communicating IT technical challenges, opportunities, and capabilities at various audience levels with organization partners.
• Experience leading a technical group of contractors and/or government personnel executing information systems security support for DoD organizations.
• Certifications, training, or degrees in cybersecurity management, IT standards, best practices, and/or process improvement.
• Experience with DoD implementations of RMF.
• Working knowledge of DoD IT environment.
• General understanding of data flows and network security controls.

• When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number for this announcement is 14753. Acceptable file types: .docx, .pdf:

  • Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume
  • Transcript: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcript

Requisition Number 14753