Cyber Policy & Strategy Analyst

Parsons; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Cyber Policy & Strategy Analyst supporting the Office of the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor (ODPCA) to provide policy analysis and strategic support for DoW cyber workforce initiatives and DCO capabilities.

You will develop executive briefings, assess readiness, and translate complex cyber policy into actionable recommendations for senior DoW and cyber leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Active TS SCI clearance required.
• Graduate of a formal DoW/Joint cyber planning course or JPME or equivalent program.
• Experience with DoW/DoD policy documents and guidance.
• Ability to interpret DoD authorities and cybersecurity policy requirements.
• Deep understanding of DODIN, DCO, and C2 models; capable of translating strategy to operations.
• Maneuver warfare doctrine knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, strategic analysis, and policy support to advance DoW cyber workforce initiatives, readiness objectives, and DCO capabilities.
• Conduct deliberate analysis of cyber mission areas and provide recommendations to senior leadership on strategy and policy development.
• Develop executive-level briefings, assessments, and recommendations to communicate findings to senior DoW and cyber leadership.
• Evaluate the execution, effectiveness, and performance of cyber workforce and COF programs.

Skills

Policy analysis

Executive briefings

Strategic communications

Cyber security policy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

DoW/Joint cyber planning course or JPME

Job description

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Job Description:

As a Cyber Policy & Strategy Analyst supporting the Office of the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor (ODPCA), you will provide technical expertise, strategic analysis, and policy support to advance Department of War (DoW) cyber operations workforce initiatives, readiness objectives, and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) capabilities. You will conduct comprehensive analysis of complex cyber mission areas and provide recommendations to senior leadership that shape strategy, policy development, and implementation across the Department.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct deliberate analysis supporting the development, implementation, and refinement of cyber workforce and readiness policy guidance across the Department of War.
• Support the Office of the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor (ODPCA) in implementing, leading, and sustaining DoW cyber operations forces (COF) strategies, initiatives, and workforce priorities.
• Assist ODPCA leadership in overseeing cyber workforce priorities, operational requirements, and mission-focused tasks supporting Department-wide cyber readiness objectives.
• Evaluate the execution, effectiveness, and performance of cyber workforce and Cyber Operations Forces (COF) programs to ensure alignment with established statutory, regulatory, policy, and operational guidance.
• Apply expertise in readiness standards, requirements, and associated metrics to assess organizational readiness and the ability of joint forces to meet mission demands within assigned cyber warfighter mission areas.
• Conduct deliberate analysis supporting U.S. Cyber Command's (USCYBERCOM) Joint Cyber Training and Joint Force Coordinator responsibilities, including identification of mission essential tasks, readiness requirements, and readiness reporting methodologies.
• Support ODPCA oversight of USCYBERCOM cyber force design, force structure, and command and control (C2) initiatives, providing analysis and executive-level briefings to OPCA leadership.
• Provide technical and analytical support for policy development and enhancements related to the defense of Department of War critical infrastructure, control systems, operational technology (OT) networks, devices, and information systems.
• Provide analytical and strategic support for Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), including the evaluation, development, and integration of policies, strategies, operational concepts, force requirements, personnel needs, and organizational structures.
• Conduct full-scale analysis across complex technical and operational cyber domains, translating findings into actionable recommendations that inform senior leadership decisions and shape future cyber strategy, policy, and implementation.
• Develop executive-level briefings, assessments, and recommendations to communicate technical findings, readiness analysis, and policy considerations to senior DoW and cyber leadership.

This role requires a deep understanding of cyber operations, workforce readiness, force design, and Department-level policy development, with the ability to serve as a trusted technical advisor and subject matter expert supporting enterprise cyber mission objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree w/10+ years of related work experience is required. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active TS SCI security clearance required
• Graduate of a formal Department of War (DoW)/Joint cyber planning course (e.g., Joint Cyber Planning Course (JCPC)), Joint Professional Military Education (JPME), or equivalent advanced operational planning program (e.g., School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS)).
• Demonstrated experience working in or directly supporting the Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC), U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), DoW Chief Information Officer (DoW CIO), or Service Cyber Component headquarters organizations.
• Expert-level experience authoring, reviewing, and implementing high-level DoW/DoD policy documents, including Directives, Instructions, and related policy guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply U.S. Code (Title 10) authorities and DoW 8500/8140 series cybersecurity policy and workforce requirements.
• Deep understanding of DoD Information Network (DODIN) operations, Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), cyber command and control (C2) models, and the ability to translate strategic guidance into operational and organizational constructs.
• Expert-level understanding of maneuver warfare doctrin