Cyber Policy & Strategy Architect | DoD TS/SCI | ESOP

Life Cycle Engineering; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Best Place to Work

Impactful Mission

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering in the United States is seeking a Senior Cyber Policy & Strategy professional to support NGA. You will develop cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy to align with organizational initiatives and regulatory requirements.

The role requires an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and IAM Level 3 certification; you will lead policy initiatives, coordinate with stakeholders, and advocate for training resources to strengthen the cyber workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Discipline from an Accredited College or University.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy, programs, and guidelines for implementation.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders.
• Review existing and proposed policies with stakeholders.
• Serve on agency and interagency policy boards.
• Advocate for adequate funding for cyber training resources, to include both internal and industry-provided courses, instructors, and related materials.
• Ensure that cyber workforce management policies and processes comply with legal and organizational requirements regarding equal opportunity, diversity, and fair hiring/employment practices.
• Promote awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensure sound principles are reflected in the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• Review/Assess cyber workforce effectiveness to adjust skill and/or qualification standards.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, statutes, and regulatory documents and integrate into policy.
• Analyze organizational cyber policy.
• Assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies to govern cyber activities.
• Draft, staff, and publish cyber policy.
• Monitor the rigorous application of cyber policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services.
• Seek consensus on proposed policy changes from stakeholders.
• Provide policy guidance to cyber management, staff, and users.
• Review, conduct, or participate in audits of cyber programs and projects.
• Support the CIO in the formulation of cyber-related policies.

Skills

Cybersecurity policy

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Cyber risk management

Threat modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Discipline

Job description

Life Cycle Engineering in the United States is seeking a Senior Cyber Policy & Strategy professional to support NGA. You will develop cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy to align with organizational initiatives and regulatory requirements.

The role requires an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and IAM Level 3 certification; you will lead policy initiatives, coordinate with stakeholders, and advocate for training resources to strengthen the cyber workforce.