Policy Executive / Strategic Planner

BlueWater Federal Solutions Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluewater Federal is seeking a Policy Executive / Strategic Planner to support NSWC Philadelphia. You will serve as the senior advisor for cybersecurity governance, policy development, and strategic planning, shaping directives across DON/DoD and NAVSEA.

The role demands crafting strategies, SOPs, and executive materials for NSWCPD and NAVSEA stakeholders. Position requires 8+ years in cybersecurity policy development, strong writing skills, and NAVSEA/DoD policy experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity policy development, technical writing, or strategic planning supporting DoD or federal information systems.
• Experience writing executive-level policies, plans, and strategic documentation for cybersecurity programs.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Cybersecurity policy development

Technical writing

Strategic planning

CAP certification

CISSP certification

CISM certification

ITIL Foundations

PMP certification

Education

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

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.