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Position Summary: 

RELI Group is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance and Audit Analyst to lead compliance, assessment, and audit readiness activities under Task 8 of the Information Security and Privacy Services (ISPS), part of the Marketplace System Security and Privacy Support Services (MSSPSS) contract. The Senior Analyst will ensure ACA and NST systems achieve and maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, including CMS ARS 5.0, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP. This position involves close coordination with CMS stakeholders, ISSOs, ATO teams, and auditors to deliver audit evidence, resolve POA&Ms, and enhance the security compliance posture of CMS systems.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead compliance and audit activities for CMS systems, ensuring alignment with ARS 5.0, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external audits, coordinating with system owners, ISSOs, and CMS stakeholders
• Develop and manage audit response plans, evidence repositories, and compliance reporting schedules
• Review and validate control implementations and ensure supporting documentation is audit-ready
• Develop corrective action plans for findings and track POA&M items to closure
• Contribute to security assessments, continuous monitoring, and ATO maintenance activities
• Recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, and compliance workflows
• Mentor junior analysts and ensure quality assurance of compliance deliverables

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience supporting IT compliance, audit, or security assessments in a federal environment
• Deep knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, FISMA, CMS ARS 5.0, and RMF practices
• Experience managing security audits, preparing documentation, and interacting directly with auditors
• Strong attention to detail, technical writing skills, and ability to lead multiple concurrent compliance efforts
• Demonstrated success mentoring teams and improving security compliance frameworks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting CMS, CCIIO, or HHS IT programs
• Familiarity with eMASS, ServiceNow GRC, or audit tracking platforms
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CGRC (CAP), or Security+
• Experience working with federal IG, 3PAO, or OMB audit groups
• Strong understanding of FedRAMP authorization and cloud security audits

EEO Employer:

RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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The annual salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $190,000.00. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here