Risk & Compliance Analyst
US$77,000 – US$107,000 / yr base salary
Posted 25 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$77,000 – US$107,000 / yr |
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CertificationsIAT III, IAM III, IASAE III
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Resource Management, Information Security, Information Systems (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyRelated Field
Study levelMaster's or higher
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.