Policy & Technical Standards Analyst

Big Impact Tech (BIT); Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Impact Tech (BIT) seeks a Policy & Technical Standards Analyst with a Secret clearance to draft and maintain cybersecurity directives, standards, and handbooks. You will track 48 standards annually, deliver quarterly updates, and manage the policy intake mailbox and help desk with rapid responses.

The role requires strong technical writing, understanding of NIST/FISMA directives, and experience with Zero Trust architecture. TSA clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, English, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience writing cybersecurity policy, standards, or procedures.
• Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity directives.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture (e.g., NIST SP 800-207).
• Experience with SharePoint document management and version control.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and updates cybersecurity directives, technical standards, and handbooks.
• Supports Zero Trust policy drafting.
• Tracks 48 technical standards annually and delivers quarterly policy updates.
• Manages the policy intake mailbox and help desk, acknowledging inquiries within 1 hour.
• Maintains the Policy Master Schedule.
• Manages SharePoint document control and versioning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Cybersecurity policy

Education

BA/BS in Cybersecurity/IT/English or related

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Clearance Required: Active Secret; must be able to obtain a TSA clearance

About Big Impact Tech

Big Impact Tech (BIT) is a Small Business providing IT and business management consulting to federal and commercial clients. We deliver mission-focused solutions in data, cloud, cybersecurity, and program management.

Position Overview

This position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TSA clearance. The Policy & Technical Standards Analyst drafts and maintains cybersecurity directives, technical standards, and handbooks, tracking 48 technical standards annually and delivering quarterly policy updates. This position also manages the policy intake mailbox and help desk, acknowledging inquiries within 1 hour. The minimum 4 years of experience reflects the need for strong technical writing and knowledge of federal cybersecurity policy.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and updates cybersecurity directives, technical standards, and handbooks.
• Supports Zero Trust (ZT) policy drafting.
• Tracks 48 technical standards annually and delivers quarterly policy updates.
• Manages the policy intake mailbox and help desk, acknowledging inquiries within 1 hour.
• Maintains the Policy Master Schedule.
• Manages SharePoint document control and versioning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, English, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience writing cybersecurity policy, standards, or procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity directives.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Zero Trust architecture (e.g., NIST SP 800-207, OMB M-22-09).
• Demonstrated experience with SharePoint document management and version control.