Cybersecurity Policy Executive & Strategic Planner

BlueWater Federal Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions seeks a Policy Executive / Strategic Planner to support NSWC in Philadelphia. You will develop cybersecurity strategies, policies, and governance aligned with DoD directives and lead executive briefings for NAVSEA stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in policy development and strategic planning, with certifications like CISSP/CISM or PMP/ITIL. This role emphasizes mentorship, policy integration, and continuous governance improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity policy development, technical writing, or strategic planning supporting DoD or federal information systems.
• Demonstrated experience writing executive-level policies, plans, and strategic documentation for cybersecurity programs.
• CAP, CISSP, or CISM certification is highly desirable.
• ITIL Foundations, PMP, or equivalent project management credentials are preferred.
• Experience authoring cybersecurity strategies, CONOPS, and policies for NAVSEA, USN, or other DoD commands is desired

Responsibilities

• Develop, author, and maintain cybersecurity strategies, policies, SOPs, and governance documentation in compliance with DON, DoD, and NAVSEA directives.
• Provide expert consultation on cybersecurity policy implementation, risk management, and RMF program alignment.
• Translate complex cybersecurity requirements into actionable guidance for technical and operational teams.
• Lead the development of presentations, executive summaries, and decision briefs for NSWCPD and NAVSEA stakeholders.
• Maintain a portfolio of cybersecurity policy projects, tracking milestones, deliverables, and status metrics.
• Assist in planning and executing cybersecurity audits, reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSOs, and NQVs to ensure consistency between policy intent and operational execution.
• Monitor changes in federal, DoD, and Navy cybersecurity regulations and recommend updates to organizational policy.
• Provide mentoring and subject-matter guidance to support workforce development in cybersecurity governance.

Skills

Cybersecurity policy development

Technical writing

Strategic planning

Executive-level policy writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related STEM

Job description

BlueWater Federal Solutions seeks a Policy Executive / Strategic Planner to support NSWC in Philadelphia. You will develop cybersecurity strategies, policies, and governance aligned with DoD directives and lead executive briefings for NAVSEA stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in policy development and strategic planning, with certifications like CISSP/CISM or PMP/ITIL. This role emphasizes mentorship, policy integration, and continuous governance improvements.