Cybersecurity Policy Analyst / Expert

Blu Omega Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

EAP and mental health resources

Telehealth and virtual care

PTO & federal holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Blu Omega Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst / Expert to support a federal program focused on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and policy. This onsite Washington, DC role requires active clearance and U.S.

citizenship, with responsibilities spanning policy development, RMF/ATO processes, and stakeholder communications. The ideal candidate will translate federal and DoD requirements into actionable guidance, develop policy documents, and coordinate with government customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity policy, governance and compliance.
• Knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, DoD RMF, Zero Trust, or ATO.
• Ability to develop policy documents, briefings, reports, or assessments.
• Clear communication of cybersecurity risks to stakeholders.
• Active U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level or higher.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support development, review, and implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.
• Analyze federal, DoD, and agency requirements and translate them into actionable guidance.
• Support RMF, ATO, cyber governance, compliance, and risk activities.
• Develop technical and policy documentation, briefings, assessments, and decision-support materials.
• Support cybersecurity strategy discussions with government stakeholders and mission partners.
• Assess cyber risks, policy gaps, control requirements, and compliance impacts.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity engineers, ISSOs, ISSMs, system owners, and government customers.
• Communicate cybersecurity findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Policy experience

RMF/ATO

Stakeholder communication

Governance & compliance

Cyber risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/related field

Job description

Back Cybersecurity Policy Analyst / Expert

IT Services Washington , District Of Columbia Jun 23, 2026

Cybersecurity Policy Analyst / Expert

Washington, DC / Onsite

Blu Omega is seeking a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst / Expert to support a federal program focused on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and policy. This role operates within the Washington, DC Metro Area and is responsible for supporting cybersecurity development, risk management, compliance, and advisory efforts for federal and defense missions. The position requires experience with cybersecurity policy, frameworks, and stakeholder communication in a government environment.

Program Overview

Program: Support cybersecurity strategy, governance, policy, compliance, and advisory efforts for federal and defense missions.

Key Details

Location: Washington, DC / Onsite

Clearance: Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI required

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen

Schedule: Primarily onsite; hybrid may be available depending on customer requirements

Responsibilities

• Support development, review, and implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.
• Analyze federal, DoD, and agency requirements and translate them into actionable guidance.
• Support RMF, ATO, cyber governance, compliance, and risk activities.
• Develop technical and policy documentation, briefings, assessments, and decision-support materials.
• Support cybersecurity strategy discussions with government stakeholders and mission partners.
• Assess cyber risks, policy gaps, control requirements, and compliance impacts.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity engineers, ISSOs, ISSMs, system owners, and government customers.
• Communicate cybersecurity findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Public Policy, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity policy, governance, compliance, RMF, ATO, or cyber advisory work.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, DoD RMF, Zero Trust, and ATO processes.
• Experience developing policy documents, briefings, reports, assessments, or compliance artifacts.
• Ability to communicate cybersecurity risks and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Active U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level or higher.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience supporting DoD CIO, Intelligence Community, military, or national security cyber programs.
• Knowledge supporting cyber strategy, policy modernization, or cyber risk management.
• Familiarity with ISSO / ISSM, control assessments, POA&Ms, SSPs, audit readiness, or continuous monitoring.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, CAP, CASP+, CRISC, or CGRC.
• Experience with client-facing advisory work and senior stakeholder briefings.

Compensation

Salary Range: $110,000 – $190,000 per year

Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and federal holidays
• Wellness programs and lifestyle benefits
• Benefits eligibility varies based on role and employment status

Company Overview

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology, data, engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support services to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support critical government initiatives across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. Our team provides expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support within federal contracting environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.