Information Security Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking a senior Cybersecurity Policy Specialist to develop strategic cyber policies for DoD-level programs. You will review client cyber policies, assess coverage and risks, and help create a strategic cyber roadmap to protect critical infrastructure.

You will collaborate with executives and engineers, ensure alignment with regulations and standards, and communicate complex risk to stakeholders while supporting secure IT operations and decision making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with federal government services or advising.
• Experience using AI tools with collaboration platforms like Teams/SharePoint.
• Experience drafting executive-level documents and briefing decks.
• Experience planning and facilitating working groups or conferences.
• Knowledge of the DoD cybersecurity program.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IS, Eng., Math, or Physics.

Responsibilities

• Aid review of client cyber policies and risk areas.
• Evaluate policies against regulations and standards.
• Help develop strategic cyber roadmap and secure IT operations.

Skills

Cyber policy development

DoD cybersecurity program

Executive briefing drafting

Risk assessment knowledge

Meeting facilitation

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Eng/Math/Physics

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Planner

Excel

Access

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.

When our country’s cybersecurity is on the line, simply reacting is not enough, we need a plan. And when that plan needs to protect our defense infrastructure, we need strategic policy development. That’s why we need a security spe cia list like you with the skills to analyze the policies that determine our cyber resilience.

As a cyber strategic planning and policy development specialist on our team, you’ll help review your client’s current cyber policies , the coverage of those policies , and areas of risks. You’ll evaluate how policies stack up to regulations, best practices, and industry standards. As you guide your client through understanding acceptable risk and availability, you’ll help develop a strategic cyber roadmap. You’ll work with the client to help them operate securely as they navigate an evolving IT environment. Join us as we protect our nation’s critical infrastructure through strategic cyber policy development.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including evaluating cybersecurity risk assessments or performing supply chain risk management analysis
• Experience in services for the federal government or federal advising within a professional environment
• Experience using AI tools along collaboration and knowledge management products such as Micro sof t Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Excel, and Access
• Experience drafting, editing, and collaborating on executive or senior-level correspondence, information papers, and briefing decks to support decision-making
• Experience planning and facilitating meetings such as working groups or conferences, and asso cia ted pre- and post-meeting activities
• Knowledge of the DoD cybersecurity program
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting DoD-level organizations, including Action Officer duties, coordination, and staffing processes or tools
• Knowledge of NIST 800 series publications and FISMA
• Knowledge of DoD issuances such as DoDI and DoDD, or issuances such as DoWI and DoWD, and Joint Publications
• Knowledge of DoD IT, cybersecurity, Supply Chain Risk Management ( SCRM ) , and Cyber-SCRM, and information and communications technology SCRM policy
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives where goals and para met ers may evolve over time
• Ability to brief and collaborate with various stakeholders, including from junior to executive or senior leadership
• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

Information Security Analyst

The Opportunity:

When our country’s cybersecurity is on the line, simply reacting is not enough, we need a plan. And when that plan needs to protect our defense infrastructure, we need strategic policy development. That’s why we need a security spe cia list like you with the skills to analyze the policies that determine our cyber resilience.

As a cyber strategic planning and policy development specialist on our team, you’ll help review your client’s current cyber policies , the coverage of those policies , and areas of risks. You’ll evaluate how policies stack up to regulations, best practices, and industry standards. As you guide your client through understanding acceptable risk and availability, you’ll help develop a strategic cyber roadmap. You’ll work with the client to help them operate securely as they navigate an evolving IT environment. Join us as we protect our nation’s critical infrastructure through strategic cyber policy development.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including evaluating cybersecurity risk assessments or performing supply chain risk management analysis
• Experience in services for the federal government or federal advising within a professional environment
• Experience using AI tools along collaboration and knowledge management products such as Micro sof t Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Excel, and Access
• Experience drafting, editing, and collaborating on executive or senior-level correspondence, information papers, and briefing decks to support decision-making
• Experience planning and facilitating meetings such as working groups or conferences, and asso cia ted pre- and post-meeting activities
• Knowledge of the DoD cybersecurity program
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting DoD-level organizations, including Action Officer duties, coordination, and staffing processes or tools
• Knowledge of NIST 800 series publications and FISMA
• Knowledge of DoD issuances such as DoDI and DoDD, or issuances such as DoWI and DoWD, and Joint Publications
• Knowledge of DoD IT, cybersecurity, Supply Chain Risk Management ( SCRM ) , and Cyber-SCRM, and information and communications technology SCRM policy
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives where goals and para met ers may evolve over time
• Ability to brief and collaborate with various stakeholders, including from junior to executive or senior leadership
• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.