FAA Cybersecurity Process Consultant (PartTime)
This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States This is a remote position. Company Overview Our client's company is a dynamic professional services firm that specializes in advancing the aviation industry through innovative, mission-driven solutions. Their strength lies in combining leading-edge technical expertise with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics to deliver customized strategies that empower their civilian and military aviation partners to succeed. Job Summary: Our client is seeking anexperienced cybersecurity professionalwith a strong background infederal IT systems security, NIST standards, and process improvementto join their team in apart-time (~20 hours/week), hybridrole. This position offers flexible hours, with the expectation to attend some meetings during standard business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern). Position Overview:In this role, you will support the FAA by providing expertise in business process improvement, quality assurance, and knowledge management. You will collaborate with technical teams to translate requirements and standards into consistent, high-quality, and repeatable processes that sustain program success. Additionally, you will apply your change management experience to support the transition from a legacy system to a new, modernized platform. About the Mission:This position supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the agency responsible for ensuring the safety of more than 45,000 flights and 3 million passengers navigating over 28 million miles of U.S.-controlled airspace daily. Beyond managing civilian air traffic and safety oversight, the FAA plays a critical role in national security coordinating closely with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies through the strategic use of aviation tools and data. Key Responsibilities:
- Lead process improvement efforts focused on IT security and compliance
- Apply NIST standards and other federal cybersecurity frameworks to ensure adherence across systems and documentation
- Partner with FAA technical teams to translate cybersecurity requirements into actionable processes and procedures
- Oversee security documentation, including CSAM, POAMs, and system categorizations
- Support change management initiatives during the transition to new systems
- Ensure quality assurance in all security and compliance deliverables
- Maintain knowledge management systems for security-related processes
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (required)
- Minimum 15 years of IT security / cybersecurity experience, preferably in federal environments
- Demonstrated experience with NIST security controls and federal IT system compliance
- Experience with security documentation such as CSAM, POAMs, and FISMA-related requirements
- Experience with business process improvement, quality assurance, and knowledge management
- Experience collaborating with technical teams to translate requirements and standards into consistent, high-quality, and repeatable processes
- Experience leading and supporting change management initiatives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Familiarity with software development processes and environments
- Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance
- Must possess a valid, current REAL ID or U.S. Passport
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Professional certification in Scrum, PMP, or Security (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
Work Requirements: PART TIME Remote/Hybrid position
- May work remotely; flexible hours with requirement to attend some meetings each week during regular business hours of 8am-5pm Eastern
- Client location:Washington, DC
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