Cyber Policy & Strategy Lead (TS/SCI)

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Tuition Reimbursement and Training

Life and Disability Insurance

Perks at Work Discount Program

Travel Assistance

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a Cyber Policy & Strategy Analyst in the Arlington, VA area to support the Office of the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor. The role focuses on high-level strategic analysis, policy expertise, and guidance for cyber workforce readiness and enterprise cyber initiatives.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. You will work between the Pentagon and Mark Center, shaping DoW cyber posture and long-term strategic direction while advising senior leadership on

Qualifications

• Master's degree with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in public policy, national security, STEM, or related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years supporting Department-level cyber strategic planning, policy development, and cyberspace operations.
• Graduate of a formal DoW/Joint cyber planning course (JCPC, JPME, or advanced warfighting schools such as SAMS, SAASS, SAW, JAWS).
• Experience supporting DCDC, USCYBERCOM, DoW CIO, or Service Cyber Component headquarters.
• Expert-level experience developing or reviewing DoW/DoD-level policy documents, directives, instructions, and high-level guidance.

Responsibilities

• Inform OPCA leadership on cyberspace operations resourcing and support development, review, and execution of USCYBERCOM's contributions to the PPBE process.
• Conduct strategic analysis to inform development, implementation, and refinement of cyber workforce, readiness, and operational policies across the Department of War.
• Support ODPCA leadership by assessing cyber force readiness, mission requirements, workforce priorities, and execution of Department-wide cyber initiatives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness, compliance, and performance of COF programs against statutory, policy, and operational standards; provide recommendations to senior leaders.
• Develop executive-level briefings, assessments, and recommendations communicating readiness findings, policy implications, and strategic guidance to senior DoW and cyber leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert supporting enterprise cyber mission objectives, workforce readiness planning, and Department-level strategy development.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Policy development

Cyber operations

Executive briefing

Leadership collaboration

Education

Master's degree +15 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree +18 years of relevant experience

Job description

Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a Cyber Policy & Strategy Analyst in the Arlington, VA area to support the Office of the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor. The role focuses on high-level strategic analysis, policy expertise, and guidance for cyber workforce readiness and enterprise cyber initiatives.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. You will work between the Pentagon and Mark Center, shaping DoW cyber posture and long-term strategic direction while advising senior leadership on