Senior Policy Analyst

Spry Methods, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Methods, Inc. is looking for a Senior Policy Analyst to support policy development and analysis across enterprise programs. The role involves evaluating policies, managing initiatives, and engaging with various stakeholders in the federal and DoD environments.

Qualified candidates should possess an active Secret security clearance and experience in cybersecurity policy development. Strong analytical and communication skills, combined with stakeholder engagement experience, are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Experience in federal or DoD policy development, particularly in cybersecurity.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research and analysis.
• Evaluate existing policies for improvements.
• Develop and coordinate policy documents aligned with federal guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation—empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview:)

The Senior Policy Analyst provides policy research, analysis, and development support across enterprise programs. This role supports the development, coordination, and maintenance of policies, taskings, and agreements to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and mission priorities.

The position enables informed decision-making by analyzing complex policy issues, developing recommendations, and supporting stakeholder engagement across government, industry, and academic partners.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct policy research and analysis to support development of enterprise policies and programs
• Evaluate existing policies to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Develop, update, and coordinate policy documents aligned with federal and DoD guidance
• Manage policy initiatives, including project plans, timelines, and dependencies
• Establish and maintain policy frameworks supporting program execution and performance measurement
• Monitor implementation progress and support resolution of policy and execution issues
• Identify emerging trends and assess impacts on policy and mission objectives
• Develop policy recommendations, proposals, and supporting documentation for leadership review
• Engage stakeholders to gather input, build consensus, and support coordinated policy development
• Represent the organization in working groups and stakeholder engagements
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations to communicate policy issues clearly
• Respond to policy-related inquiries across government, industry, and partner organizations

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• Active Secret security clearance
• Demonstrated experience developing, analyzing, and managing policy within federal or DoD environments, particularly within cybersecurity, digital forensics, cyber operations, or related mission domains
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex technical and operational issues, identify impacts, and develop actionable recommendations
• Proven ability to research, interpret, and apply policy guidance from federal, DoD, and Intelligence Community sources, ensuring alignment with applicable directives, regulations, and standards
• Demonstrated experience communicating complex policy issues clearly and effectively in both written and oral formats, including preparation of briefings, reports, and executive‑level materials
• Knowledge of policies impacting cybersecurity, digital forensics, cyber training, system development, or mission support functions within a federal or DoD context
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, including government leadership, technical teams, and external partners, to support policy development and implementation
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent policy initiatives, including developing and tracking project plans, timelines, deliverables, and dependencies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability of policy documentation and supporting materials

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience supporting policy development in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or cyber operations environments
• Familiarity with national-level cybersecurity or intelligence community policy frameworks
• Experience participating in policy working groups, governance boards, or interagency coordination efforts
• Knowledge of DoD or Intelligence Community resource planning and governance processes
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable policy recommendations

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

This position is tied to a federal proposal effort. Employment is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of the customer's onboarding and security requirements. Start dates and final reporting instructions will be confirmed upon award.