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# Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Analyst (Job 1458) at DLH 

- **Company:** DLH 
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dlhcorporation/jobs/5234182007

## Job description

## About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

## Overview

DLH is seeking a Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst to join our team.  The Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) security packages and authorization documentation and working across the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for assigned systems.  You will have worked with customers to understand technologies, develop security documentation, assess vulnerabilities, document and implement security controls, manage POA&Ms, and help move solutions successfully through authorization.  The ideal candidate will have experience developing ATO packages, have prior experience performing multiple steps within the RMF framework, and enjoy working across diverse teams to solve cybersecurity and compliance challenges.

## Responsibilities

- Support the development and maintenance of ATO security packages and authorization documentation
- Assess security controls to ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 requirements
- Prior experience with the RMF lifecycle and supporting customers in obtaining Authority to Operate security packages
- Develop, manage, and update Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Analyze STIG and SCAP requirements to ensure document compliance
- Track vulnerabilities through remediation, mitigation, and/or risk acceptance
- Evaluate environmental and configuration changes to determine impacts to the security posture of assigned systems
- Recommend mitigating controls and countermeasures

## Qualifications

- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in developing and maintaining ATO security packages and helping customers with the RMF and ATO lifecycle
- Experience developing clear, concise documentation describing system configuration, operations, and security controls
- Prior experience working with security tools such as Tenable, Splunk, and GRC JCAM
- Working knowledge of Federal security guidelines, standards, and control frameworks (such as NIST SP 800-53)
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CGRC (CAP), CISA, CompTIA Security+, CISSP) required.
- Strong knowledge of security standards and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills.
- Strong cross-team collaboration and coordination across diverse audiences and stakeholders
- Prior experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) within a large government environment (FedRAMP certified) preferred
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Basic Compensation: $115,000 - $126,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

## Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process

## About DLH 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DLH is a federal government contractor that improves health and national security readiness through digital transformation, science research, systems engineering, and cybersecurity services.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: DLHC)
- **Headquarters**: Bethesda, Maryland, United States (National Capital Region Headquarters) and Atlanta, Georgia (Operational Headquarters)
- **Founded**: Year not publicly displayed on the website
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Federal Government Contracting (Health & National Security)
- **Target Customers**: U.S. federal civilian and military agencies (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Veterans Affairs)
- **Mission Statement**: "Your Mission is Our Passion" — Delivering improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through digital transformation, science, research and development, and systems engineering.

## Products & Services
- **Systems Engineering and Integration**: Delivering next-generation systems engineering solutions for federal civilian and national security communities.
- **Digital Transformation and Cyber Security**: Driving state-of-the-art innovations, including AI, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, and telehealth systems.
- **Science, Research, and Development**: Advancing scientific knowledge through an extensive research portfolio and domain expertise.
- **Health Operations & Public Health**: Solving complex problems for civilian and military customers in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available on the website (public company; check latest filings for current market cap)
- **Key Metric**: Over 3,000 employees dedicated to federal mission support
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Holds partnerships with the Department of Defense (SkillBridge program), and serves multiple federal civilian and military agencies.
- **Growth Signals**: Over 3,000 employees; certified as a Great Place To Work® and an Amazing Workplace®; operates across multiple U.S. locations including Bethesda, Atlanta, Norfolk, Charleston, and others.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Federal Expertise**: Decades of experience serving U.S. federal health and national security missions, creating a high barrier to entry in the government contracting space.
- **Certified Workplace Culture**: Formally certified as a Great Place To Work® and Amazing Workplace®, based entirely on employee feedback.
- **Security Clearance Capabilities**: Ability to support positions requiring security clearances, including TS/SCI, essential for classified government work.
- **Comprehensive Capability Spectrum**: Covers the full lifecycle from research and development to systems engineering, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, offering integrated solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital Transformation**: Investing in AI, advanced analytics, cloud, and telehealth to modernize federal health and national security systems.
- **Talent Pipeline**: Actively investing in workforce development through internships, SkillBridge (military transition), and professional development platforms.
- **National Security Readiness**: Focused on enhancing readiness for military and civilian customers, including C4ISR sustainment and cybersecurity.
- **Hybrid/Flexible Work**: Recognizes work-life balance and offers remote, hybrid, and on-site roles depending on the position and client needs.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Certified Great Place To Work® and Amazing Workplace®; culture of collaboration across teams and programs, with a strong emphasis on mission-driven work ("Where Passion Meets Purpose").
- **Work Arrangements**: Offers remote, hybrid, and on-site roles depending on the position; flexible work arrangements are assessed per role.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, flexible spending accounts) effective first of the month after hire. Includes supplemental benefits like voluntary life, accident, and legal.
- **Professional Development**: Strong investment in employee growth with a comprehensive online learning platform, dedicated Talent Development team, and financial support for tuition, licensure, and certification programs.
- **Security and Mission Focus**: Opportunity to work on high-impact federal health and national security missions, with clear security clearance pathways.
- **SkillBridge Program**: Partners with the Department of Defense to help transitioning service members gain civilian experience during their last 180 days of service.

## Sources
1. [dlhcorp.com - Company Overview](https://www.dlhcorp.com/)
2. [dlhcorp.com - About Us](https://www.dlhcorp.com/about-us/)
3. [dlhcorp.com - Careers Page](https://www.dlhcorp.com/careers/)
4. [dlhcorp.com - Careers FAQ](https://www.dlhcorp.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/)
5. [dlhcorp.com - Current Openings](https://www.dlhcorp.com/careers/current-openings/)

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