Senior Cyber Defense Planner - Hybrid (TS-SCI)

Lafayette Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group is seeking qualified and team-oriented professionals to support national cybersecurity programs for federal government clients. The Cybersecurity Defense Planning Analyst collaborates with partners on cyber operational planning, information sharing networks, and engagements to strengthen national cyber defense.

This role involves leading stakeholder engagements, developing defense plans, conducting policy research, and delivering high-quality written work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in management consulting, communications, homeland security, or similar.
• Existing TS-SCI clearance.
• Experience with stakeholders, especially private sector cybersecurity partners.
• Experience developing and executing strategic plans with actionable objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication; diplomacy and listening.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills; open-minded problem-solving.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically; quick learner.
• Ability to network with staff at all levels including senior leadership.
• Experience managing multiple milestones and work products using PM best practices.
• Experience creating briefing materials and analyzing trends in large data sets.
• Understanding complex cybersecurity program policies and directives.
• Experience presenting project status and next steps.
• Strong cultural fit with Lafayette Group.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to provide hybrid in-person support (1-2 days/week) in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of Analysts, Managers, and SMEs to solve national cybersecurity challenges.
• Build strong client relationships and design solutions meeting client needs.
• Support cyber defense plans uniting partners in structured collaborations.
• Implement engagement strategies, plan meetings, and coordinate communications.
• Identify and implement improved project processes for efficiency and impact.
• Collect and analyze data and user feedback on engagement tools.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify themes and trends.
• Develop and deliver high-quality products meeting client requirements on schedule.
• Assist with client engagement: lead meetings, plan data gathering, and develop recommendations.
• Contribute to written work: strategic plans, assessments, reports, talking points, white papers.

Skills

TS-SCI clearance

Bachelor's / Master’s degree

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Policy research

Data analysis

Project management basics

Hybrid work in Arlington

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Lafayette Group is seeking qualified and team-oriented professionals to support national cybersecurity programs for federal government clients. The Cybersecurity Defense Planning Analyst collaborates with partners on cyber operational planning, information sharing networks, and engagements to strengthen national cyber defense.

This role involves leading stakeholder engagements, developing defense plans, conducting policy research, and delivering high-quality written work.