Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Job Summary:
Westat is seeking an Information Security Analyst to assist with security assessments to ensure adherence to US Government compliance and security standards.  
   
Job Responsibilities:
•    Assist senior staff with day-to-day tasks, document review and updates, and other compliance policies and procedures as required. 
•    Work with corporate assessment team and systems staff to gather, document and review evidence in support of several moderate projects. 
•    Work with system administrators to ensure appropriate scanning and patching activities are maintained. 
•    Ability to prepare client-ready security documentation with sufficient quality such that very few minor, or no, edits are required.

Basic Qualifications:
•    A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or quantitative field with at least 5 or more years of relevant experience.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of FISMA industry standard and NIST Special Publications (particularly SP 800-53).  

Preferred Qualifications: 
•    Recommend system enhancements or compensating controls to remediate security deficiencies.
•    Experience driving projects/systems through a security assessment process.
•    Proficiency in explaining complex policies and protocols in simple terms.
•    Related experience performing a wide variety of information assurance duties.
•    Analytical, problem solving, detail oriented mindset.

Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate situations and develop decision recommendations or enhancements.  Must have the ability to follow processes and manage tasks within multiple initiatives/projects concurrently. To be successful in this role you must possess a highly organized approach to work and have effective time management across multiple tasks and priorities. Applicants need to have a strong desire to learn new skills and technologies and be able to work well independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave
• Professional Development
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.