Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst at Booz Allen Hamilton focused on identifying and mitigating cyber risks for enterprises, translating security concepts to clients, and guiding action plans to secure critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designated enterprises to identify cyber risks, interpret applicable policies, and craft a mitigation strategy.
• Obtain technical and personnel details from subject matter experts to map the full threat landscape.
• Guide the client through an action plan using presentations, white papers, and milestone tracking.
• Explain security concepts in accessible terms to empower clients to protect their critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• 5 or more years in cybersecurity, including evaluating risk assessments or conducting supply chain risk management analyses.
• Experience delivering services to federal government environments or providing federal advisory support in a professional setting.
• Proficiency with AI tools and collaboration/knowledge-management platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Excel, Access, plus scripting languages.
• Experience drafting and editing executive or senior-level correspondence, information papers, and briefing decks to support decision-making.
• Ability to plan and facilitate meetings, working groups, or conferences, including related pre- and post-meeting activities.
• Knowledge of the DoD cybersecurity program.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.

Technologies

• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• Planner
• Excel
• Access

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life benefits
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care

The Opportunity

• Cyber threats are pervasive and constantly evolving, making risk understanding and mitigation planning essential for large organizations.
• As an information security risk specialist, you will identify cyber risks for specific enterprises, interpret policies, and develop mitigation plans, drawing on SME input to assess the full threat landscape, and guiding clients via presentations, white papers, and milestones.
• You will translate security concepts into actionable decisions to protect critical infrastructure and grow your cybersecurity expertise.
• Contribute to protecting the nation’s cyber infrastructure as part of Booz Allen Hamilton’s team.
• This role supports active information security work and offers growth opportunities within the firm.

NICE IF YOU HAVE

• Experience supporting DoD level organizations, including Action Officer duties, coordination, and staffing processes or tools.
• Knowledge of NIST 800 series publications and FISMA.
• Knowledge of DoD issuances (DoDI, DoDD) and Joint Publications.
• Knowledge of DoW IT, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), and Cyber-SCRM and Information and Communications Technology SCRM policy.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with evolving goals and constraints.
• Ability to brief and collaborate with stakeholders across experience levels, from junior to executive.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.

Clearance

• Applicants will undergo a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). This estimate reflects the typical salary range for the role and is one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package. Final salary is determined by location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific factors.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, Booz Allen may require identity verification using biometrics and AI to ensure authenticity and prevent fraud. Interviews may require being on camera, and Booz Allen reserves the right to capture your image for verification purposes.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is integrated into Booz Allen's work environment, with a commitment to responsible use and fair candidate evaluation. The use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided.

Work Model

• Remote: Occasional in-person work at Booz Allen or customer facilities may be required.
• Hybrid: Frequent in-office work at a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities based on needs.
• Onsite: Primary work conducted at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with direct collaboration as required.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.