Delegated Authorizing Official Representative - TS/SCI CI Poly

Company: Tenica and Associates LLC
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R) Department: Government Customer- Chantilly Location: Chantilly, VA TENICA is looking to hire a Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R). Must have TS/SCI w/ CI Poly. The Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R) provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: Ensure adherence to ICD-503 and customer specific directives/policies through the lifecycle (RMF 1-6) of customer sponsored assets Provide risk recommendations to the customer after reviewing sponsored asset overall risk posture as part of Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF process Manage/track customer sponsored assets’ plan of action and milestones (POAMs) by working with various security stakeholders (ISSO/ISSE/ISSM/SCA) post authorization Screen new asset requests to ensure sponsorship and information system owner identification Facilitate System Review Team to ensure that new/existing customer sponsored assets have the correct project regulation, data types/C-I-A impact assignments, and overlay assignments as well (with customer signoff) Assign asset security controls and levy asset specific liens on controls for which the program did not meet during accreditor reviews Ensure customer sponsored assets maintain their security postures in accordance with customer identified Continuous Monitoring (RMF step 6) directives and policies Provide continuous adhoc authorization-related daily support to both customer and programs Qualifications: Required: Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Favorably adjudicated Polygraph Bachelors of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced IA certification DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM Experience implementing RMF Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls, as well as developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation Desired: Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision Experience briefing senior customer personnel Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast pace deadline driven environment Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Splunk and ServiceNow Familiarity with customer's IA processes Familiarity with Cross Domain Systems (CDS) Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain TENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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