Cybersecurity Future Tech & Policy Strategist

Lafayette Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a Cybersecurity Future Technologies Consultant to lead policy and strategy initiatives for CISA’s Cybersecurity Division, focusing on AI, PQC, and ICS-OT.

You will drive workshops, memos, and executive briefings for senior government stakeholders and coordinate cross-agency efforts. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cybersecurity policy or technical roles, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to present ideas to diverse technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in CS, cybersecurity, public policy, or related field.
• 10+ years in cybersecurity policy, strategy, or technical roles.
• Understanding of current cyber industry standards and frameworks.
• Knowledge of security governance structures, operating models, and national cyber policy landscape.
• Experience managing multiple project milestones per industry PM best practices.
• Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking, and listening skills.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically and learn quickly.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities and multi-task.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and clients.
• Willingness to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders; design solutions that meet client needs while addressing stakeholder concerns; coordinate with government and industry SMEs
• Facilitate workshops and other activities across multiple subdivisions and branches
• Actively participate in meetings (e.g., technical working groups, communities of practices) and other tech engagements
• 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.
• Support strategic planning and road-mapping development efforts and advise client on implementation planning
• Advise client on implementation planning
• Define outcomes and standards for technical priorities
• Provide partnership building support for interagency and international standards work
• Support the CSD AI use case planning, tracking, and reporting
• Support AI alignment and incorporation into CSD strategy
• Develop talking points, background memos and articles, and briefings on AI and other FT topics
• Respond to quick turn CISA taskers related to future technologies
• Lead a team providing project management efforts across the Branch using ServiceNow and other PM tools
• Maintain and update CISA's AI interagency SharePoint site to ensure alignment with EO s and action plans

Skills

Cybersecurity policy

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Public policy

Research and analysis

Strategic thinking

Government liaison

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Cybersecurity

Public Policy

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

SharePoint

Job description

Lafayette Group Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a Cybersecurity Future Technologies Consultant to lead policy and strategy initiatives for CISA’s Cybersecurity Division, focusing on AI, PQC, and ICS-OT.

You will drive workshops, memos, and executive briefings for senior government stakeholders and coordinate cross-agency efforts. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cybersecurity policy or technical roles, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to present ideas to diverse technical