Cybersecurity Data Analyst

Evolver Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Data Analyst to support its Federal client in Springfield, VA in satisfying FISMA and OMB reporting requirements. The Data Analyst will lead data gathering efforts across a diverse stakeholder group, compile the data, conduct data analysis across all data collected, develop dashboards and data visualizations to show compliance trends, identify data anomalies, and conduct root cause analysis.

The successful candidate will possess a background in data analytics and cybersecurity with extensive knowledge of FISMA metrics. The candidate must have previous experience compiling data, building reports, developing dashboards and other data visualizations, performing data analysis and communicating outcomes of data analysis to stakeholders at varying levels across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends, anomalies, and identify security insights.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations.
• Consolidate and extract data using tools such as SharePoint, ServiceNow, Power BI, Tableau, and Splunk to effectively communicate key security metrics.
• Extract and integrate data from various data sources to support the creation of dashboards and visualizations that track FISMA metrics and cybersecurity performance indicators.
• Design and automate scripts for data collection, transformation, and visualization to streamline reporting and enable data-driven decisions.
• Perform data analysis, build reports, develop dashboards.
• Lead data gathering efforts across a large and diverse stakeholder group in response to data calls.
• Build and develop presentations and develop and conduct training on FISMA metric collection requirements.
• Create draft and final FISMA scorecards and reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Track changes, artifacts, and justifications for delivery to Federal Leads, HQ Leadership, Deputy CISO, OMB, and Congress.
• Revise reporting formats and data extracts as needed.
• Prepare/ document instructions to support data calls relating to FISMA requirements and distribute to stakeholders.
• Extract and consolidate data from independent submissions; analyze discrepancies in data and obtain justifications for discrepancies per OMB requirements.
• Generate quarterly and annual performance trend reports to support OMB requirements.
• Develop compliance dashboards using centralized security authorization data.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis on large datasets for cybersecurity insights.
• Provide responses for cybersecurity-related audits based on requests for information received.
• Coordinate with SMEs to gather, validate, and finalize cybersecurity reports.
• Prepare executive summaries, talking points, and slide decks for CISO/CIO briefings.
• Provide training on performance plans/ compliance requirements, scorecard/compliance metrics, and reporting processes.
• Lead and engage in collaborative discussions with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Coordinate with the stakeholders to customize dashboards and reports for leadership.
• Create custom dashboards and scheduled reports using available data analytics tools.
• Build risk models and generate reports to support management in accurately representing data to measure compliance and enable risk management decisions.
• Compile and organize data to prepare routine and ad hoc reports for federal staff review.
• Identify process improvements to drive efficiencies in reporting processes and identify opportunities for automating reporting processes to improve efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Government.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience with Bachelor's degree or 8 years of overall related experience in a relevant field
• 1 year of experience in the role of Data Analyst.
• 1 year of experience in Oracle, Power BI, Crystal Reports, and Excel with the ability to work independently to build dashboards and reports using related tools.
• 1 year of experience with scripting & Query Languages including SQL for querying databases.
• 1 year of experience using Python and/or R for advanced data manipulation and automation.
• 1 year of experience using SharePoint, ServiceNow, Power BI, Tableau, and Splunk.
• 1 year of experience with ServiceNow and IT Service Management (ITSM) data and reporting modules.
• 1 year of experience building presentations and conducting training on FISMA metric collection requirements.
• 1 year of experience extracting data from multiple sources including but not limited to: Splunk, Elastic, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SQL Server, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Oracle Data Visualizer, and Oracle Visual Analyzer.
• 2 years of experience working to execute NIST 800-37, Risk Management Framework.
• 1 year of experience with FISMA Metrics, including methods for measuring and reporting.
• 1 year of experience with the requirements and tools used to support CDM (Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation) in the federal government.
• Must have at least one security -related certification such as Security +, CISA, Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), or Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
• Must have at least one certification relating to data analytics such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Analytics Professional (CAP),
• Must have an Active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in the role of Data Analyst.
• Ability to schedule and lead meetings with a diverse group of government and contractor stakeholders at various levels within the organization, including developing and maintaining agendas, meeting notes, and meeting records, including maintaining a repository of all meeting records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via written and verbal communication in both formal and informal situations, including but limited to presenting outcomes of data analysis to a diverse stakeholder group.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in priorities, follow project schedules, meet established deadlines, and proactively communicate risks and issues to the Contractor PM and/or Federal Leads.
• Possess good listening skills and the ability to detect explicit and implicit needs and wants of the client.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and problem solve under pressure of deadlines and resource constraints.
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to apply them to the client/ contract workspace.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have previous client-engagement experience.
• DHS HQ or Component- level experience preferred.
• Other relevant certifications include: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Tableau Desktop Specialist or Certified Associate, Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk Certified Data Analyst, Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Certified Analyst

Evolver Federal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver Federal not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver Federal offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.