Senior Cyber Policy Analyst

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) in Linthicum Heights, MD is seeking a Senior Cyber Policy Analyst to research, draft, and coordinate policy on cybersecurity and digital forensics for the DC3. This on-site role runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with travel around 10–15 local DC-area trips and 3–5 CONUS trips per year; you will manage policy projects end to end and present proposals to DoD, federal partners, and industry.

Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience developing or managing policy for the DoD in forensics, cybersecurity, or cyber threat analysis.
• Applied knowledge of policies affecting cybersecurity, forensics, cyber training, and system development.
• Familiarity with National Cyber Intelligence programs.
• Knowledge of DoD and U.S. Intelligence Community resource-planning policy.
• Strong analytical skills and clear written and oral communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze policy issues using government reports, data, and stakeholder input
• Draft policy proposals, recommendations, and briefing materials
• Manage policy projects end to end: plans, timelines, dependencies
• Track and respond to taskers across classified and unclassified channels
• Support strategic planning and cyber exercise planning
• Present proposals and build consensus with DoD, Federal, academic, and industry partners

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

U.S. citizenship

Policy development experience

National Cyber Intelligence programs

DoD resource planning knowledge

Analytical skills

Clear written and oral communication

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Senior Cyber Policy Analyst and support the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) by researching, drafting, and coordinating policy on cybersecurity and digital forensics. You will manage complex policy projects and represent the organization's equities with stakeholders, ensure its policies stay current and aligned with DoD and national direction. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

• Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm in Linthicum Heights, MD. Travel: about 10–15 local DC-area and 3–5 CONUS trips per year supporting exercises; no overseas travel.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze policy issues using government reports, data, and stakeholder input
• Draft policy proposals, recommendations, and briefing materials
• Manage policy projects end to end: plans, timelines, dependencies
• Track and respond to taskers across classified and unclassified channels
• Support strategic planning and cyber exercise planning
• Present proposals and build consensus with DoD, Federal, academic, and industry partners

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship
• Experience developing or managing policy for the Department of the Air Force or DoD in forensics, cybersecurity, or cyber threat analysis
• Applied knowledge of policies affecting cybersecurity, forensics, cyber training, and system development
• Familiarity with National Cyber Intelligence programs
• Knowledge of DoD and U.S. Intelligence Community resource-planning policy
• Strong analytical skills and clear written and oral communication at all levels

Desired

• Drafting DoD issuances or Air Force instructions
• Tasker management in ETMS2
• Cyber exercise planning and after-action reports

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable