Stability. Opportunity. Growth.

Carson Associates has been in business for over 25 years and is located in downtown Bethesda, a short walk from the Metro. Carson Associates offers a premier workplace environment where employees have the opportunity to perform challenging work and fulfill their ambitions for individual growth. Carson's flexibility and hands-off management approach have created an employee culture of high job satisfaction and low turnover.

Carson Associates offers a comprehensive benefits package including a range of insurance options, 401K matching, educational assistance, a competitive vacation schedule, and paid parking.

Carson Associates looks for highly skilled people who can help us design the technology-driven products and services that will ensure the continued success and future growth of the Company.

Job Opportunities: (Updated September 2009)

Information Assurance – Washington D.C. (OPM)

Job description: We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced IT security professional that is willing to apply their knowledge and creativity in a growing and dynamic business environment. Candidates must be able to work independently and also be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Requirements –

2+ years of experience in the following areas is required unless otherwise indicated:
Performing security risk assessments, developing security plans, and performing certification and accreditation of information systems.
Defining and conducting software tests and evaluations for technical verification and validation of security controls implementations.
Conducting vulnerability assessments is required and penetration tests of software systems and networks are a plus.
Applying relevant federal (e.g., FISMA, Privacy Act, NIST, OMB, and FIPS) information technology security regulations, policies and procedures
Secret Security clearance (or above)
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications–

5+ years of experience employing automated tools to complete NIST compliant C&A preferred
CISSP, CAP, CISA or other applicable certifications preferred

Information Assurance – Rockville, MD

Job Duties:

Experience in performing NIST-based security risk assessments, developing security plans, and performing certification and accreditation of federal information systems
Experience in selecting the security control baseline using NIST criteria and conducting IT system security tests and evaluations for technical verification and validation of system security controls
Experience evaluating the security controls of complex IT networks and systems connected to those networks
Experience in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests of IT systems and networks a plus.
Comprehensive understanding of the federal IT system development life cycle and how security is to be integrated into the process
Sound understanding and experience regarding relevant federal (e.g., FISMA, Privacy Act, HIPAA, NIST, OMB, and FIPS) information technology security regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.

Required Education/Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree
1+ years of IT Security experience
Knowledge & understanding of relevant federal IT security regulations, standards, policies, and procedures (e.g., NIST, FISMA, Privacy Act, HIPPA, OMB, and FIPS)
IA certifications are a plus
Technical background with a variety of computer hardware, software, and communication systems including system integration, network architectures, and physical logical communication systems/devices.
Superior written communication skills.

Additional Information:
Contract Details: 5-year contract working with a team of 8 individuals
Customer Environment: On-site at CIT, dynamic customer environment

Management Analyst – Washington D.C.

Team communications and training officer, EGov Program Management Office, Department of State.

Duties include: managing communication through the office's group mailbox; providing user training and help desk support for the Department's IT portfolio system; analyzing, reviewing, and making recommendations on how best to implement OMB guidance, especially Circular A-11 Exhibit 300 and 53; Assist on eGovernance meetings (EGov Program Board, Advisory Group, and Working Groups) by drafting agendas and talking points, taking minutes, drafting action memos, and overseeing the quality of briefing materials; will work on special projects as appropriate.

Required Education/Skills & Experience:
Secret security clearance required

Bachelors degree in communications, or similar.
Strong technical writing background.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office 2003 Professional Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; Microsoft Project; Adobe Acrobat Professional
PMP desired