Policy Executive / Strategic Planner

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

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions seeks a Policy Executive / Strategic Planner to support NSWC in Philadelphia. You will develop cybersecurity strategies, policies, and governance aligned with DoD directives and lead executive briefings for NAVSEA stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in policy development and strategic planning, with certifications like CISSP/CISM or PMP/ITIL. This role emphasizes mentorship, policy integration, and continuous governance improvements.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, author, and maintain cybersecurity strategies, policies, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Cybersecurity policy development

Technical writing

Strategic planning

Executive-level policy writing

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

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

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.

BlueWater Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.