Cybersecurity Defense Planning Analyst - Senior Associate

Lafayette-Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-person support

Job summary

Lafayette Group in Arlington, VA seeks a Cybersecurity Defense Planning Analyst – Senior Associate. The role focuses on defense planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis to support national cybersecurity efforts for federal clients.

You will collaborate with government leads and industry partners to develop plans, coordinate engagements, and deliver high-quality written products. A TS-SCI clearance and 3+ years of related experience are required; hybrid in-person support in Arlington

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in management consulting, communications, homeland security, or similar field.
• Existing TS-SCI clearance required.
• Experience with stakeholder groups, especially private sector cybersecurity partners.
• Experience supporting development and execution of strategic plans and translating goals into actionable activities.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team of program analysts, managers, and SMEs to solve cybersecurity challenges.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders; design solutions meeting client needs.
• Support cyber defense plans to unite partners in structured collaborations.
• Implement engagement strategies, meetings, and data sharing; integrate partners into initiatives.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes for efficiency and impact.
• Support data collection and analysis on engagement tools and strategies.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify themes and trends.
• Develop and deliver high-quality products meeting client requirements on schedule.
• Assist with client engagement, including leading meetings and planning sessions.
• Develop high-quality written work across responsibilities (plans, assessments, reports, briefs).

Skills

TS-SCI clearance

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cybersecurity Defense Planning Analyst – Senior Associate

Job Summary: Lafayette Group is seeking qualified and team-oriented individuals to work with federal government organizations in support of national cybersecurity programs. The Cybersecurity Defense Planning Analyst is part of a team focused on ensuring effective collaboration with industry partners on cyber operational planning and defense. This position works directly with company and federal leads to support partner collaboration and coordination, including strategic and operational planning, developing and enhancing information sharing networks, and leading engagements designed to support robust national cyber defense. Daily tasks may include providing support to or leading stakeholder engagements, developing and implementing cyber defense plans, and conducting policy research and analysis.

This position will:

• Work on a team of Program Analysts, Managers, and Subject Matter Experts to help clients solve nationally significant cybersecurity challenges.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders; design solutions that meet client needs while addressing stakeholder concerns.
• Support cyber defense plans that will unite relevant partners into structured collaborative efforts to address shared cybersecurity challenges and goals
• Implement robust engagement strategies to cultivate effective cybersecurity partnerships, including meeting planning and coordination, leveraging tools to improve communication outcomes, and integrating partners into client initiatives.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new project processes or update/improve current processes for greater efficiency and/or impact.
• Support the collection and analysis of data and user feedback regarding the effectiveness and reach of engagement tools and strategies.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative research and analysis in support of projects to identify key themes and trends.
• Develop and deliver high-quality products that meet client requirements on schedule.
• Assist with client engagement and support, including preparing for and leading meetings, facilitating planning and data gathering sessions, and developing recommendations for plans, documents, and reports to support client needs.
• Support the development of high-quality written work products within and across areas of responsibility, including strategic plans, assessments and reports, presentations, talking points, fact sheets, and white papers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• 3+ year experience in management consulting, communications, homeland security, or a similar field
• Existing TS-SCI clearance
• Experience working with relevant stakeholder groups, particularly private sector cybersecurity partners
• Experience supporting the development and/or execution of strategic plans, including translating high-level goals into actionable objectives and activities, and sequencing activities appropriately
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills; diplomacy and excellent listening skills
• Possession of excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to remain open-minded, flexible and curious in problem-solving approach
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically and learn quickly
• Ability to build relationships and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership both internal and on the client site
• Experience managing multiple project milestones, components, and work products in line with industry recognized project management best practices
• Experience developing briefing materials, analyzing trends in large information sets, and providing basic recommendations on business processes and workflows
• Ability to understand complex cybersecurity program policies/plans/directives, and then apply knowledge to project activities
• Experience contributing to oral discussions, presenting project status, and actioning next steps
• Strong cultural fit and value alignment with Lafayette Group, Inc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to provide hybrid in-person support (1-2 days/week) in Arlington VA

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience providing consulting services to the government
• PMP or Agile certification
• Experience with cybersecurity, cyber defense, cyber threat intelligence, and/or national-level homeland security policy
• Experience with data analytics and display

Location: Arlington, VA

Salary Range $65.000-85,000. LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI’s generous total compensation package.

Federal Contracts: This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].

Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including disabled and veterans