Policy Executive / Strategic Planner

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

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc. seeks a Policy Executive / Strategic Planner to serve as senior advisor for cybersecurity governance and strategic planning for NSWC, Philadelphia. The role focuses on policy development, RMF alignment, and governance across DoD networks.

The successful candidate will develop strategies, author policies, and provide guidance to technical and operational teams, collaborating with ISSMs, ISSOs, and NAVSEA stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience writing executive-level policies, plans, and strategic documentation for cybersecurity programs.
• Experience developing cybersecurity strategies, CONOPS, and policies for NAVSEA/DoD commands is desirable.
• Strong consultation on policy implementation, risk management, and RMF program alignment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, author, and maintain cybersecurity strategies, policies, SOPs, and governance documentation in compliance with DoD and NAVSEA directives.
• Provide expert consultation on policy implementation, risk management, and RMF program alignment.
• Translate complex cybersecurity requirements into actionable guidance for technical and operational teams.
• Support leadership in policy integration across RDT&E, NMCI, and CTF environments.
• Lead development of presentations and briefs for NSWCPD and NAVSEA stakeholders.
• Maintain a portfolio of cybersecurity policy projects with milestones and status metrics.
• Assist in planning and executing cybersecurity audits, reviews, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSOs, and NQVs to ensure policy-to-operation alignment.
• Monitor changes in federal and DoD cybersecurity regulations and recommend policy updates.
• Mentor workforce in cybersecurity governance.

Skills

8+ years cybersecurity policy

Executive-level policy writing

Strategic planning

Education

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

Tools

CAP

CISSP

CISM

ITIL Foundations

PMP

Job description

Overview

Bluewater Federal is looking for a Policy Executive / Strategic Planner to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Philadelphia, PA

As the Policy Executive / Strategic Planner, you will serve as the senior advisor for cybersecurity governance, policy development, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, author, and maintain cybersecurity strategies, policies, standard operating procedures (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.
• Support Code 104 leadership in policy integration across RDT&E, NMCI, and CTF network environments.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related STEM discipline from an accredited institution.
• 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

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.