Risk & compliance analyst

Location: Remote; travel may be required in support of meetings, training, presentations, or briefings with project stakeholders

Required Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain the required VA background investigation/suitability determination

Certifications: Certification in one or more of the following: IAT III, IAM III or IASAE III certifications. IAT III/ IAM III / IASAE III certifications may be substituted for a relevant Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant experience

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information identification Resource Management, or related fields.

Required Experience: Minimum of 7 years of Information Security Experience of which at least 5 years are of risk and compliance experience at a large company or Government agency similar in size/scope to GSA, IRS, DoD or VA. An advanced degree (e.g. Master’s or PhD) in related field may substitute for up to 2 years of the required experience. Expertise handling and reporting compliance issues and coordinating with regulatory bodies.

Description

PingWind is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Risk & Compliance Analyst to join our dynamic team supporting a large Federal Government client. Apply expertise in cybersecurity risk management, compliance, audit, and continuous monitoring to assess organizational risk and ensure alignment with Federal security requirements and policies. The Risk & Compliance Analyst will collaborate with technical teams, program leadership, Government stakeholders, and auditors to strengthen the client's cybersecurity and compliance posture and support effective risk-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance reviews to identify gaps and remediation needs.
• Support internal and external audits against applicable Federal requirements and organizational policies.
• Perform risk, assessment, mitigation, tracking, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Track and report compliance issues and coordinate corrective actions with technical teams.
• Support VA audit planning, documentation collection, auditor inquiries, and required submissions.
• Analyze findings and develop prioritized remediation recommendations.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain required VA background investigation/suitability and system access.
• Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance reviews, and audits.
• Experience developing risk mitigation strategies and supporting continuous monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• VA/Federal cybersecurity compliance experience.
• RMF, FISMA, NIST, or ATO experience.
• Audit remediation or POA&M experience.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.

www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

Salary Range
The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law