Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arlington, VA seeks a seasoned cybersecurity professional to lead policy development and risk management for the Army enterprise network. You will shape policy coverage, address gaps, and coordinate with stakeholders to reduce risk across programs.

You will craft strategies aligned with mission objectives, stay current with evolving threats, and integrate risk decisions into strategic planning and governance. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience in risk management, governance, or compliance.
• Experience creating and maintaining cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance.
• Knowledge of governance, policy development, and strategic planning principles.
• Familiar with NIST, RMF, FISMA, and DoD policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessment of Army enterprise network cyber policies and risk coverage.
• Maintain and assist with cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies aligned to priorities and threats.
• Integrate risk-based decision-making into policy and planning.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk management

Policy development

Governance frameworks

Information assurance

RMF/NIST knowledge

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8140 Cybersecurity Certification (e.g., CISSP, Security+)

Tools

NIST RMF

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff working on the assessment of the current Army enterprise network cyber policies, the coverage of those policies, and areas of risks
• Maintain and assist with creating cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines addressing risk management, incident response, data protection, and access control
• Develop and update cybersecurity strategies and initiatives and align to business priorities, mission objectives, and emerging threat landscapes
• Integrate risk-based decision-making into policy and strategic planning processes

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, risk management, cyber operations, governance, or compliance
• Experience assisting with developing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity policies, standards, strategies, and governance frameworks
• Knowledge of cybersecurity governance, policy development, and strategic planning principles
• Knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, standards, and frameworks, including NIST, RMF, FISMA, DoD policies, and industry best practices
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• DoD 8140 Cybersecurity Certification such as Security+, SecurityX, CISSP, CEH, or GCTI Certification