National Security Policy & Strategy Analyst - TS/SCI

VTG Defense; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Policy and Strategy Analyst SME in Bethesda, MD to support a large customer in the National Security Group. You will contribute to cybersecurity policy, publish baseline security requirements, and perform risk analyses.

A TS/SCI with Poly is required, with extensive IC policy familiarity and risk-management experience. The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration across the IC, with a focus on security-driven program artifacts and operational concepts.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
• BA degree with 12-15 years of exp or MA with 10-13 years.
• Familiarity with IC policies and authorities.
• Experience in cybersecurity areas listed above.
• Detail-oriented, concise, thorough and accurate.
• Ability to adapt to changing customer priorities.
• Experience in ATO process.
• Experience partnering across the IC.
• Experience in Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute input to Cybersecurity policies and baseline security requirements.
• Develop baseline security requirements for common services.
• Conduct critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependencies.
• Develop security requirements for program docs and operations concepts.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on security issues.

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly

Years of experience

Security policy input

Education

BA degree

Master's degree

Job description

VTG Defense is seeking a Policy and Strategy Analyst SME in Bethesda, MD to support a large customer in the National Security Group. You will contribute to cybersecurity policy, publish baseline security requirements, and perform risk analyses.

A TS/SCI with Poly is required, with extensive IC policy familiarity and risk-management experience. The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration across the IC, with a focus on security-driven program artifacts and operational concepts.