Senior Cyber Policy & Strategy Architect

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Generous PTO Policy

401(k)

HSA and FSA options

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement and Training

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC in Arlington/Alexandria, VA seeks a Cyber Policy & Strategy Analyst to support the OD PPCA with strategic analysis, policy expertise, and guidance on cyber workforce readiness and enterprise-wide initiatives.

The role requires an Active TS/SCI clearance, 15+ years of relevant experience (or 18+ with a Bachelor's), and a strong background in policy development across DoW/DoD cyber programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in public policy, national security, STEM, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with eighteen (18) years of relevant experience in public policy, national security, STEM, or related field.
• Graduate of a formal DoW/Joint cyber planning course (JCPC, JPME, or advanced warfighting schools such as SAMS, SAASS, SAW, JAWS).
• Experience supporting DCDC, USCYBERCOM, DoW CIO, or Service Cyber Component headquarters.
• Ability to interpret and apply Title 10 authorities and DoW 8500/8140 cybersecurity and workforce policies.

Responsibilities

• Inform OPCA leadership on cyberspace operations resourcing and support development, review, and execution of USCYBERCOM's contributions to the PPBE process.
• Conduct strategic analysis to inform development, implementation, and refinement of cyber workforce, readiness, and operational policies across the Department of War.
• Support ODPCA leadership by assessing cyber force readiness, mission requirements, workforce priorities, and execution of Department-wide cyber initiatives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness, compliance, and performance of COF programs against statutory, policy, and operational standards; provide recommendations to senior leaders.
• Apply readiness standards, force requirements, mission essential tasks, and relevant metrics to determine joint force preparedness across assigned cyber warfighting mission areas.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Education

Master's degree + 15+ yrs in policy/national security/STEM

Bachelor's degree + 18+ yrs in policy/national security/STEM

Job description

Cornerstone Defense LLC in Arlington/Alexandria, VA seeks a Cyber Policy & Strategy Analyst to support the OD PPCA with strategic analysis, policy expertise, and guidance on cyber workforce readiness and enterprise-wide initiatives.

The role requires an Active TS/SCI clearance, 15+ years of relevant experience (or 18+ with a Bachelor's), and a strong background in policy development across DoW/DoD cyber programs.