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TENICA and Associates LLC

Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R) - TS/SCI CI Poly

Chantilly, VA

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Sept 2026

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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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