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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Specialist to join our team in Herndon, VA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform comprehensive assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclaves to identify configuration deviations, policy non-compliance, and security vulnerabilities.
- Execute passive compliance audits and active vulnerability assessments using enterprise security scanning solutions such as Rapid7 Nexpose.
- Lead system assessment and authorization (A&A) activities to establish, maintain, and support accreditation and special approval authorizations in accordance with ICD-503, CNSS 1253, and NIST standards.
- Develop, update, and maintain system Security Plans, Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) milestones.
- Perform Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) tasks, including system architecture reviews, security requirement decomposition, and verification testing.
- Validate established security baselines, recommend safeguards, and conduct periodic system audit reviews while tracking corrective actions to closure.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- 3+ years of experience supporting an Information Systems Security program and guiding system users on technical security compliance.
- 2+ years of specialized experience conducting vulnerability scans and analyzing results using Rapid7 Nexpose or similar enterprise scanning tools.
- Experience with ICD-503 controls, CNSS 1253 guidelines, and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation workflows.
- Understanding of system security design, enclave security baselines, and security technology implementation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or DoD 8570/8140 IAM/IAT Level II or III baseline certification.
- Experience integrating host-based (HIDS) and network-based (NIDS/IPS) intrusion detection and prevention technologies.
- Ability to perform systems analysis, process definition, requirements decomposition, and project management.
- Strong interpersonal, briefing, and technical writing skills with experience communicating complex security findings to mission stakeholders.
Clearance Requirement: An active/current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required for this position.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Specialist to join our team in Herndon, VA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform comprehensive assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclaves to identify configuration deviations, policy non-compliance, and security vulnerabilities.
- Execute passive compliance audits and active vulnerability assessments using enterprise security scanning solutions such as Rapid7 Nexpose.
- Lead system assessment and authorization (A&A) activities to establish, maintain, and support accreditation and special approval authorizations in accordance with ICD-503, CNSS 1253, and NIST standards.
- Develop, update, and maintain system Security Plans, Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) milestones.
- Perform Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) tasks, including system architecture reviews, security requirement decomposition, and verification testing.
- Validate established security baselines, recommend safeguards, and conduct periodic system audit reviews while tracking corrective actions to closure.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- 3+ years of experience supporting an Information Systems Security program and guiding system users on technical security compliance.
- 2+ years of specialized experience conducting vulnerability scans and analyzing results using Rapid7 Nexpose or similar enterprise scanning tools.
- Experience with ICD-503 controls, CNSS 1253 guidelines, and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation workflows.
- Understanding of system security design, enclave security baselines, and security technology implementation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or DoD 8570/8140 IAM/IAT Level II or III baseline certification.
- Experience integrating host-based (HIDS) and network-based (NIDS/IPS) intrusion detection and prevention technologies.
- Ability to perform systems analysis, process definition, requirements decomposition, and project management.
- Strong interpersonal, briefing, and technical writing skills with experience communicating complex security findings to mission stakeholders.
Clearance Requirement: An active/current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required for this position.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assessment specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field
- Experience designing, administering, and scoring formal assessments
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and reporting software
- Familiarity with psychometric principles and validity and reliability standards
- Strong written communication skills for documenting findings and recommendations
- Knowledge of relevant federal or state compliance standards for assessments
Tips for Your Assessment Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the assessment type
Assessment specialists work in wildly different contexts, from K-12 academic testing to employee competency reviews. Your resume should name the specific assessment frameworks you've used, such as formative vs. summative, norm-referenced vs. criterion-referenced, so hiring managers instantly see the right fit.
Highlight data interpretation alongside design
Many candidates list assessment creation but skip the analysis side. Employers want someone who can read results, identify trends, and translate findings into recommendations. Show both sides on your resume by pairing each assessment project with the outcome it informed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assessment specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by sector before you search
The skills expected of an assessment specialist in a school district differ significantly from those in a corporate learning and development team. Decide which sector aligns with your background first, then search within it so your applications stay targeted and your cover letter stays specific.
Prepare a sample assessment artifact for interviews
Interviewers for assessment specialist roles frequently ask you to walk through a past assessment you designed or improved. Bring a redacted sample, a rubric, or a scoring guide you can discuss in detail. Candidates who can narrate their design decisions stand out from those who speak only in generalities.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
Assessment specialist roles vary enormously in whether you design tools, administer them, analyze results, or all three. Before accepting an offer, confirm in writing which responsibilities are yours so you aren't absorbing adjacent work. Scope clarity protects your time and anchors your performance review.
Assessment Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assessment specialists?
Winnebago County, Wisconsin, TGH Behavioral Health Hospital, and Columbus Springs are hiring the most assessment specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest in education management, healthcare systems, and large government agencies.
How many assessment specialist jobs are remote?
About 40% of assessment specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility in this role. Sub-areas like curriculum assessment, instructional design review, and data analysis tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles involving direct test administration or proctoring are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become an assessment specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in education, psychology, organizational development, or a closely related field, then gain hands-on experience designing or evaluating assessments in a school, clinic, nonprofit, or corporate learning environment. Building fluency in psychometric concepts, data analysis, and reporting software strengthens your candidacy. Many positions also value a master's degree or a relevant professional certification in assessment, testing, or instructional design.
How do you get hired as an assessment specialist with little experience?
Focus on roles with titles like assessment coordinator, testing assistant, or program evaluator, which often serve as entry points into the field. Volunteer or intern with a school district, workforce development program, or nonprofit that conducts formal evaluations. Demonstrating that you can design a simple rubric, analyze a data set, or write a clear findings report goes further than credentials alone when your work history is thin.
What does the assessment specialist interview process look like?
Expect a screening call followed by one or two structured interviews that mix behavioral questions with technical ones about assessment design, data interpretation, and stakeholder communication. Many employers include a practical exercise, such as reviewing a sample assessment for validity issues or presenting findings from a mock data set. Final rounds often involve meeting the team or department head who will rely on your work directly.
Where can I find and apply to assessment specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to assessment specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background, sector preference, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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