Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen in Arlington, VA seeks a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst to work with senior DoD stakeholders on digital modernization initiatives, policy analysis, and strategic planning. You will review IT strategies, governance, and risk, advise on policy implications, and prepare briefing materials for General Officer and Senior Executive Service leaders.

Applicants should have 7+ years with federal government or military, TS/SCI clearance, and a Bachelor's degree; experience with Zero Trust and DoD

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with federal government or the military.
• Experience with developing strategies, decision briefs, and information papers and analyzing policy documents for the DoW.
• Experience working with senior leaders, such as MIL or CIV, and coordination of DoW strategic activities.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Framework.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze strategic, technical, and policy implications of DoD Digital Modernization initiatives and emerging technologies on joint warfighting effectiveness.
• Prepare analytical staff packages, information papers, and decision briefs for General Officer and Senior Executive Service leaders.
• Support planning activities for adoption of frontier IT capabilities across the Joint Force, including Cloud and governance considerations.

Skills

Zero Trust Framework

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Work with senior stakeholders across the DoW to plan for implementation of DoD Digital Modernization initiatives as they pertain to Joint Staff and Combatant Commands. Conducts strategic, technical, and policy analysis to evaluate how digital modernization initiatives and emerging technologies influence joint warfighting effectiveness, global force employment, coalition interoperability, and decision advantage in complex security environments. Coordinate with Information System Owners to plan for adoption of emerging IT capabilities, including Cloud. Leverage familiarity with Zero Trust (ZT) design, Super Intelligence (SI), 5G, and IPv6. Review and analyze relevant DoW IT strategies, policies, and guidance to help the Chief Information Officer (CIO) plan for impacts to IT policy and Governance, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio Management, and Records Management. Support planning activities associated with the adoption and responsible implementation of frontier SI capabilities across the Joint Force, including analysis of strategic risks, policy considerations, governance frameworks, data dependencies, ethical implications, and potential impacts on military decision-making. Prepare analytical staff packages, information papers, decision briefs, and technical gap assessments for General Officer/Flag Officer and Senior Executive Service leaders, supporting senior-level decisions on modernization strategy, governance, and resource allocation. Develop strategies, analysis reports, information papers, decision briefs, and gap analyses. Analyze and review IT requirements based on alignment with DoW Digital Modernization objectives. Review DoW IT policies, strategies, memorandum, and guiding documents and assist with the development of the organization’s five-year strategy. Apply critical thinking and analysis to organizational change initiatives.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience with federal government or the military
• Experience with developing strategies, decision briefs, and information papers and analyzing policy documents for the DoW
• Experience working with senior leaders, such as MIL or CIV, and coordination of DoW strategic activities
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Framework
• TS/SCI clearance

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Joint Staff or Combatant Command preferred
• Experience with software or IT acquisition process
• Knowledge of federal and DoW CIO policies, strategies, and guiding documents, including the DoW Digital Modernization Strategy
• Knowledge of DoDNet implementation and enterprise modernization initiatives supporting secure, interoperable, and resilient Joint Force operations
• Knowledge of DoW DCO processes
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating effectively to senior-level clients

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

The Opportunity:

Work with senior stakeholders across the DoW to plan for implementation of DoD Digital Modernization initiatives as they pertain to Joint Staff and Combatant Commands. Conducts strategic, technical, and policy analysis to evaluate how digital modernization initiatives and emerging technologies influence joint warfighting effectiveness, global force employment, coalition interoperability, and decision advantage in complex security environments. Coordinate with Information System Owners to plan for adoption of emerging IT capabilities, including Cloud. Leverage familiarity with Zero Trust (ZT) design, Super Intelligence (SI), 5G, and IPv6. Review and analyze relevant DoW IT strategies, policies, and guidance to help the Chief Information Officer (CIO) plan for impacts to IT policy and Governance, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio Management, and Records Management. Support planning activities associated with the adoption and responsible implementation of frontier SI capabilities across the Joint Force, including analysis of strategic risks, policy considerations, governance frameworks, data dependencies, ethical implications, and potential impacts on military decision-making. Prepare analytical staff packages, information papers, decision briefs, and technical gap assessments for General Officer/Flag Officer and Senior Executive Service leaders, supporting senior-level decisions on modernization strategy, governance, and resource allocation. Develop strategies, analysis reports, information papers, decision briefs, and gap analyses. Analyze and review IT requirements based on alignment with DoW Digital Modernization objectives. Review DoW IT policies, strategies, memorandum, and guiding documents and assist with the development of the organization’s five-year strategy. Apply critical thinking and analysis to organizational change initiatives.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience with federal government or the military
• Experience with developing strategies, decision briefs, and information papers and analyzing policy documents for the DoW
• Experience working with senior leaders, such as MIL or CIV, and coordination of DoW strategic activities
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Framework
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Joint Staff or Combatant Command preferred
• Experience with software or IT acquisition process
• Knowledge of federal and DoW CIO policies, strategies, and guiding documents, including the DoW Digital Modernization Strategy
• Knowledge of DoDNet implementation and enterprise modernization initiatives supporting secure, interoperable, and resilient Joint Force operations
• Knowledge of DoW DCO processes
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating effectively to senior-level clients

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.