Carlous Caple

About Carlous Caple

Cybersecurity Authority To Operate (ATO)/Authority To Use (ATU) Sr. Business Analyst expert with a verifiable record of developing, deploying, and managing corporate and government engagements for large-scale programs and projects while consistently exceeding expectations. Produced business requirements documentation, security controls assessment (NIST 800-35 Rev.5), Risk Management Framework (RMF), IT implementation and user acceptance testing for client contracts. Matriculated with Cross-Functional teams and stakeholders. Produced outstanding results managing high-level requirements, content management, and communications to advance enterprise goals. Global thought leader on cognitive strategy and learning architecture. Core competencies include:*Cybersecurity Architecture and Communications*Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)/Archangel*Cyber Risk Management (CRM)/Xacta 360*Human Performance Improvement *Training and Content Development *Cognitive Strategies and Global Learning Development *Analysis (Business/Statistical)*Security Control Assessment*NIST 800-35 Rev. 5*Risk Management Framework (RMF)*Federal Policy Integrations (NIST/FISMA/FedRAMP/FAM & FAH/FAR)*Business Requirements Documentation *Organizational Development/Technical Writing *Learning Management Systems (Case Management Systems)*User Acceptance Testing*Requirements Gathering/Elicitation/Intelligence Collection *Configuration Management*Implementation Management *Software as a Service (SaaS)*Waterfall and Agile Methodology *Authority To Operate (ATO)*Software Development Life-cycle

Experience

1. Sr Business Analyst Cybersecurity Ato (Active Dod Clearance)

   U.S. Department Of State

   Oct 2021 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

   Serving as a Sr. Business Analyst and Cybersecurity Expert with the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Services Institute. • Supporting the customer’s needs while tailoring new features based on research and analysis • Conducting research to close informational gaps allowing for the completion of tasks on time and exceeding expectations• Utilizing waterfall and agile management methodology to outline expectations for a team of software developers to delineate requirements and progress on applications• Supporting a team of government Project Managers, using agile management methodologies to ensure that all data types for applications, system users, network connections, network architecture, and contingency plans are captured effectively from multiple applications into a centralized Government tracking system (XACTA)• Utilizing systems applications (iMatrix and Max.gov) to conduct and promote support of Software as a Service (SaaS) government controls• Supporting SaaS for government applications including the Central Evaluation System, and Zoom for Government• Forecasting performance goals ahead of schedule by successfully providing assessments of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the information system and its environment of operation• Performing Authority to Operate processes (ATO) including Controls Implementation, and Conditional ATO-wet signatures• Performing configuration and input to the Information Technology Change Control Board (ITCCB) questionnaire• Conducting Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization and compliance processes for cloud-based services and Software as a Service (SaaS)• Applying policy implementation using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, the Foreign Affairs Manual and Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAM/FAH)• Developing and deploying NIST Control artifacts in alignment with federal policies (NIST Special Publications)

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Doctor of Education Ed.D. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education

• Harvard Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics

• North Carolina Central University

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

• North Carolina Central University

  Master's Degree, Educational Technology

Skills

• Instructional Design
• Staff Development
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Motivational Speaking
• Management
• Program Management
• Jad
• Learning and Content Management
• Training & Development
• Employee Training
• Research
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• University Teaching
• Teaching
• Professors
• E-Learning
• Management Consulting
• E-Procurement
• Social Media
• Joint Application Design
• Facilitator
• Business Analysis
• Change Management
• Delivering Technical Training
• Leadership
• Use Case Analysis
• Organizational Development
• Requirements Gathering
• Training
• Instructional Technology
• Leadership Development
• Engaging Public Speaker
• Audience Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Curriculum Development