Junior Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

Censeo Consulting

Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Flexible and remote work opportunities

Tuition and training reimbursement

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Policy Analyst to support IAM policy work for the Office of Government-wide Policy at the GSA. The role entails policy support, stakeholder coordination, and project execution across diverse teams.

The ideal candidate will bring IAM knowledge, federal consulting experience, and strong communication, analytics, and organizational skills to help deliver policy solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

BA / BS Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or similar field.
Experience with and working knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and/or Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM).
1+ years of Federal consulting experience supporting project management life cycle
Experience within the General Services Administration (GSA) highly valued
Program management certification (e.g. Scrum, Agile, PMP) highly valued
Ability to obtain a public trust security clearance
Excellent customer service skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytic skills
Experience creating, analyzing, and presenting surveys and data analysis
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Ability to build a strong degree of trust with the client
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail related to project management and task/deadline tracking
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple ongoing deliverables

Responsibilities

Develop in-depth knowledge of client issues related to cybersecurity policy and IAM.
Present insights and recommendations in written reports and client interactions.
Work with stakeholders to develop process maps, project plans, and identify improvement opportunities.
Conduct market research on emerging technologies and vendors.
Prepare materials on new technologies for the federal government.
Lead discrete deliverables and workstreams.
Support project lifecycle planning and closure.
Coordinate logistics for briefings, workshops, and teams.
Design and analyze program surveys for improvements.
Draft program correspondence for leads to stakeholders.
Create program collateral using Google Suite.
Identify risks and deploy mitigation strategies.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Surveys and data analysis

Project management

Organizational skills

IAM

FICAM

Education

BA / BS in Cybersecurity or Information Systems

Program management certification (Scrum/Agile/PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Junior Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

The Company:

CenseoConsulting Group is atop Washington D.C. basedmanagement consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clients’ most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations,allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions.

AtCenseo, our award-winning culture means you’ll join a tight-knit community of 75 brilliant and passionate colleagues. We are advocates for a better functioning public sector,and we’re also good friends who know the names of each other’s dogs.Our philosophyis horizontal, not hierarchical, andour open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all levels.We share successes, make decisions together,andfoster an environmentfor those with initiativeto lead.Our colleagues bring their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to help shape our growing firmin ways that reach far beyond client projects.

The Position:

We are seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Policy Analyst to support the Office of Government-wide Policy at the General Services Administration with policy and process support for their Identity and Access Management (IAM). Some examples of responsibilities include:

Develop in-depth knowledge of client issues, needs, and context related to cybersecurity policy and implementation (Specifically in the area of Identity and Access Management (IAM))
Share insights, results, and recommendations in a comprehensible manner through both written presentations/reports and interactions with teams/clients
Work with client stakeholders and working groups to develop process maps, project plans,and identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvement
Conduct market research on emerging technologies, technology vendors, products, and industry trends
Research and prepare written materials on emerging technologies and their potential applications within the federal government
Lead discrete deliverables and / or workstreams
Support approving, initiating, planning, executing, and closing out projects
Support the planning and management of meeting logistics, materials, and follow up actions
Coordinate and provide logistical support for briefings, workshops, working groups, integrated project teams, committees, conferences, boards, and additional operation activities
Design, issue, and analyze program surveys to identify opportunities for program improvements
Develop correspondence for program leads to be sent to key stakeholders
Develop program collateral in the Google Suite, including Google Documents, Google Slides, and Google Sheets
Proactively identify program risks, and deploy mitigation strategies

The Ideal Candidate:

At Censeo, we are looking for unique candidates whose passion and enthusiasm will help shape Censeo’s client insights and workplace culture. Our staff have a wide range of backgrounds, areas of expertise, personality types, and favorite breakfast foods. Our client and cultural successes are rooted in our team’s innovation, creative problem solving, and collaboration. The unique perspective that you bring and the way you tackle problems are much more important to us than what’s printed on your diploma. We believe a successful Junior Cybersecurity Policy Analyst will have:

BA / BS Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or similar field
Experience with and working knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM)and / or Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM).
1+ years of Federal consulting experience supporting project management life cycle
Experience within the General Services Administration (GSA)highly valued
Program management certification(ex. Scrum, Agile, PMP) highly valued
Ability to obtain a public trust security clearance
Excellent customer service skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytic skills
Experience creating, analyzing, and presenting surveys and data analysis
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Ability to build a strong degree of trust with the client
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail related to project management and task/deadline tracking
Experience working in a fast-paced environment andmanaging multiple ongoing deliverables

The Location:

Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C. and the role will be hybrid in the D.C. Metro area.

The Fine Print:

Expected travel 0-10%; mayincrease based on business needs
Salary Range between $50,000-70,000 depending on experience level
This is an exempt, full-time position
Essential Physical Functions
- Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
- Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another

Censeooffers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at: https://www.censeoconsulting.com/about/join-us/.

Censeois an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

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