[Contingent] Senior Cyber Policy Analyst

Phia LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short & long)

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition and professional development

Job summary

phia LLC is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to conduct extensive policy research in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and cyber threat analysis. You will develop policy proposals and prepare materials for audiences across government, academia, and industry.

You will manage complex projects from inception to completion, ensure lifecycle compliance, and engage stakeholders to facilitate consensus and adoption of policy recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of policy development, policy analysis, or strategic planning experience in cyber/forensics/intelligence.
• TS clearance with SCI eligibility; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cyber policy research and analysis drawing on government sources and stakeholder input.
• Manage policy projects end to end with plans, timelines, dependencies, and performance metrics.

Skills

Cyber policy

Analytical

Communicator

Policy knowledge

Cyber intelligence

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Task management systems

Classified workflows

Job description

DISCLAIMER: This position is in support of a pending proposal. Employment is contingent upon contract award.

Status: Proposal - Contingent upon Award

Location: On-site - Central Maryland (Baltimore/Washington corridor); situational telework only as approved by the customer

Focus Areas: Cyber & Forensics Policy Research and Development, Policy Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Tasking Management, Support Agreements

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to conduct comprehensive research and analysis on complex policy issues in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and cyber threat analysis. You will draw on academic literature, government reports, stakeholder consultations, and data analysis to assess the effectiveness of existing policies and programs and identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities.

You will manage complex policy projects from start to finish, develop policy proposals and recommendations, and prepare communication materials that convey complex issues clearly to audiences across government, academia, and industry.

What You'll Do

• Policy Research & Analysis: Research, prepare, and update draft policy documents derived from national, executive, and departmental guidance; analyze existing policies for effectiveness and maintain accurate records.
• Policy Project Management: Manage policy projects end to end, including plans, timelines, and dependencies; help establish enterprise policy for project execution and performance measurement and monitor progress.
• Policy Lifecycle & Compliance: Proactively manage the policy lifecycle so internal policies stay current and aligned with higher-level directives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct stakeholder consultations, build partner relationships, prepare background materials and talking points for working groups, and help present proposals and facilitate consensus.
• Tasking Management: Monitor tasking channels across unclassified and classified networks, consolidate requirements, track suspenses, prepare draft responses, and reduce response times while sustaining on-time completion.
• Action Officer Program Support: Maintain rosters and training records, manage system access requests, and prepare onboarding materials for action officers.
• Support Agreements: Assist with preparing, coordinating, and documenting inter- and intra-agency support agreements, including draft annexes, version control, renewal tracking, and memoranda for record.
• Communication Products: Prepare presentations and respond to stakeholder inquiries with clear, concise information.

Who You Are (Required Qualifications)

• Cyber Policy Experience: Experience developing and managing policy for a defense or military organization in forensics, cybersecurity, or cyber threat analysis.
• Analytical Problem Solver: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex technical and operational challenges.

• Communicator at All Levels: Proven ability to present complex information clearly, in writing and orally, across all organizational levels.
• Policy Domain Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of policies affecting cybersecurity, forensics, cyber training, and system development.
• Cyber Intelligence Familiarity: Familiarity with national-level cyber intelligence programs.
• Resource Planning Policy: Knowledge of defense and intelligence community resource planning policy.

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in public policy, cybersecurity, law, international affairs, or related field.
• Experience with enterprise task management systems and classified tasking workflows.
• Experience with support agreements, interagency agreements, or technology transfer mechanisms.
• Cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM) or digital forensics background.

Required Education + Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of policy development, policy analysis, or strategic planning experience, with a focus on cyber, forensics, or intelligence.
• Clearance: Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.

GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Work Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, core business hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET (40 hours/week).
• Work Location: On-site at the customer facility in Central Maryland. Telework is situational and must be pre-approved by the customer.
• Travel: Occasional local and CONUS travel may be required to support meetings, events, and engagements.

Who We Are

phia LLC ("phia") is a Northern Virginia based, small business established in 2011 with focus in Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Security/Defense, Intrusion Analysis & Incident Response, Cyber Architecture & Capability Analysis, Cyber Policy & Strategy, Information Assurance/Security, Compliance, Certification & Accreditation, Communications Security, Traditional Security, and Facilities Security. phia also provides cyber operations support functions such as: Program and Process Management, Engineering, Development, and Systems Administration that allows for Cyber Operations to efficiently integrate our customer's missions and objectives. phia supports various agencies and offices within the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal government, and private/commercial entities.

phia offers excellent benefits to enhance work-life balance, including the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance

phia does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.