Policy Analyst

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Springfield, VA seeks a Policy Analyst to advise, lead, and manage policy development on-site. The role supports SME development, policy lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance within NGA PLCM processes.

Clearance readiness is emphasized for policy work at enterprise scale. Responsibilities include creating SME checklists, coordinating governance documents, and aligning internal policies with the Cybersecurity Strategy to ensure rigorous oversight and improved organizational

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership in policy development under a Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process.
• Bachelor's Degree in CS/Systems Engineering/Cybersecurity/International Affairs/Policy or 10+ years experience in lieu.
• 2+ years of tracked formal taskers.
• 2+ years coordinating agency-level support agreements.
• 2+ years reviewing governance documents (e.g., directives, statutes, EO).
• Understanding of NIST 800-53 & cybersecurity policy.
• Policy lifecycle management expertise and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review, and coordination of corporate, IT service, and cybersecurity/information assurance policies for enterprise-wide alignment.
• Create SME self-inspection checklists to monitor implementation and compliance.
• Lead SME analysis to identify policy gaps and drive data-informed revisions.
• Execute IV&V protocols to ensure policy issuances are accurate and aligned with planning and mandates.
• Support design and implementation of optimized policy workflows for efficiency.
• Manage tracking and reporting of policy metrics and analytics.
• Align internal policy frameworks with the organization’s Cybersecurity Strategy.
• Analyze internal documentation and external issuances to mitigate conflicts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, International Affairs, Policy

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Policy Analyst to join our team in Springfield, VA. This role is 100% on-site.

The Policy Analyst advises, assists, leads, manages, and works all policy development, review, coordination, adjudication, promulgation, communication, and compliance in accordance with NGA's Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process. This role supports Subject Matter Expert (SME) development, coordination, and maintenance of all assigned policies, self-inspection checklists, and gap analyses.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development, review, and coordination of corporate, IT service, and cybersecurity/information assurance policies to ensure enterprise-wide alignment.

• Direct the creation of SME self-inspection checklists to facilitate rigorous monitoring, implementation tracking, and regulatory adherence.

• Lead specialized SME analysis to identify policy gaps, conducting deep-dive assessments to drive data-informed revisions and updates.

• Execute IV&V protocols to ensure all policy issuances are fact-based, accurate, and consistent with strategic planning and external mandates.

• Support the design and implementation of optimized policy workflows to enhance administrative efficiency and organizational agility.

• Manage the tracking and reporting of policy-related metrics and business analytics to measure the effectiveness of governance initiatives.

• Align internal policy frameworks with the organization's overarching Cybersecurity Strategy to fortify information assurance.

• Analyze internal documentation and external issuances including Executive Orders and IC/DoD policies - proactively mitigate conflicts and address emerging impacts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience leading, managing, and working policies in accordance with a Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, International Affairs, Policy, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience is required.

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience tracking and managing formal taskers.

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in coordinating and collaborating on agency-level support agreements.

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience reviewing and analyzing high-level governance documents (e.g., agency directives, statutes, Executive Orders).

• Demonstrated understanding of NIST 800-53 controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and high-level cybersecurity policy.

• Proven expertise in policy lifecycle management, including the orchestration of strategic agendas, the maintenance of policy compendiums, and the resolution of regulatory gaps and rescissions

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.