Senior Policy Analyst, Classification & Program Protection

Cyberstrike: People Powering Government; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyberstrike: People Powering Government seeks a Senior Security Policy Analyst & Action Officer to support DoD classification management and programme protection at the Pentagon. The role focuses on policy development, staffing directives, and cross‑agency coordination with OSD, JCS, and other elements.

You will produce memos and briefings on classification, CUI, NISP and PPP/SCRM issues, requiring TS/SCI clearance and a deep understanding of DoD policy.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 10 years of DoD information security policy experience (classification, CUI, NISP).
• 5 years drafting/staffing DoD Directives (DoDI 5200.44/5200.50).
• 4 years as staff action officer at OSD/JCS/OSD or Military Dept HQ.
• PPP/SCRM/CUI/NISP experience.
• Familiarity with Security Classification Guides and derivative classification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and staff DoW policy on classification management and programme protection.
• Conduct security reviews, assess PPPs and coordinate with DCSA, Joint Staff J28, OSD R&E and CIO.
• Produce action memos, Congressional responses and briefings on classification matters.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

DoD security policy

DoD directives drafting

Staff action officer

PPP/SCRM/CUI

DerivativeClassification

Job description

Cyberstrike: People Powering Government seeks a Senior Security Policy Analyst & Action Officer to support DoD classification management and programme protection at the Pentagon. The role focuses on policy development, staffing directives, and cross‑agency coordination with OSD, JCS, and other elements.

You will produce memos and briefings on classification, CUI, NISP and PPP/SCRM issues, requiring TS/SCI clearance and a deep understanding of DoD policy.