Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

In this role, you will support senior stakeholders across the DoD by delivering strategic, technical, and policy analysis for DoD Digital Modernization initiatives. You will help inform CIO planning impacts across IT governance, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, portfolio management, and records management, including analytical support related to frontier Super Intelligence capabilities.

Location and Work Model

Arlington, VA (onsite)

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD).

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders across the DoD to plan implementation of DoD Digital Modernization initiatives as they pertain to Joint Staff and Combatant Commands.
• Conduct strategic, technical, and policy analysis to assess how digital modernization initiatives and emerging technologies affect joint warfighting effectiveness, global force employment, coalition interoperability, and decision advantage in complex security environments.
• Coordinate with Information System Owners to plan adoption of emerging IT capabilities, including Cloud.
• Review and analyze relevant DoD IT strategies, policies, and guidance to support CIO planning impacts across IT policy and governance, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, portfolio management, and records management.
• Support planning activities for adoption and responsible implementation of frontier Super Intelligence capabilities across the Joint Force, including analysis of strategic risks, policy considerations, governance frameworks, data dependencies, ethical implications, and potential impacts on military decision-making.
• Prepare analytical staff packages, information papers, decision briefs, and technical gap assessments for General Officer/Flag Officer and Senior Executive Service leaders to support modernization strategy, governance, and resource allocation decisions.
• Develop strategies, analysis reports, information papers, decision briefs, and gap analyses.
• Analyze and review IT requirements aligned to DoD Digital Modernization objectives.
• Review DoD IT policies, strategies, memoranda, and guiding documents, and assist with development of the organization’s five-year strategy.
• Apply critical thinking and analysis to organizational change initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with federal government or the military
• Experience developing strategies, decision briefs, and information papers, and analyzing policy documents for the DoD
• Experience working with senior leaders (MIL or CIV) and coordinating DoD strategic activities
• Knowledge of the Zero Trust Framework
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Technologies

• Zero Trust (ZT)
• Super Intelligence (SI)
• 5G
• IPv6
• Cloud

Clearance Requirements

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program acknowledging employees for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values

Identity Verification and Interview Participation

• Applicants will be asked to complete an identity verification process that uses advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud.
• Applicants are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments.
• The employer reserves the right to take a picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

• AI tools are part of daily work, with a focus on responsible and ethical use.
• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Non-Discrimination Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.