Senior Policy Analyst - Cyber & Compliance Strategy

Socket.dev; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Springfield, VA is seeking a Policy Analyst - Mid to research, analyze, and shape policy across strategic, technical, and administrative domains. The role involves supporting policy life cycle management, coordinating with SMEs, and ensuring compliance with guidance.

Candidates must hold US citizenship, TS/SCI, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 7+ years of policy experience; familiarity with NIST 800-53 and interagency agreements is preferred.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI with willingness and ability to pass CI Poly
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 7+ years leading and managing policies in PLCM processes
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of NIST 800-53 controls and cybersecurity frameworks
• Experience reviewing governance documents (agency directives, statutes, EO)
• Experience leading policy compendiums, frameworks, and strategic planning
• Experience tracking and managing formal taskers
• Experience coordinating agency-level support agreements

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development, review, coordination, and compliance for corporate, IT services, and cybersecurity policies.
• Develop SME self-inspection compliance checklists for policy implementation, monitoring, and tracking.
• Lead and support SME analysis for gap analysis and policy revisions.
• Conduct verification to ensure policies are clear and aligned with external guidance and strategic planning.
• Identify policy gaps and propose solutions to policy leads.
• Support policy process improvements and analytics reporting.
• Support the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and policy communications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Systems Engineering / Cybersecurity / International Affairs / Policy

Tools

NIST 800-53

Cybersecurity frameworks

Job description

Everforth ECS in Springfield, VA is seeking a Policy Analyst - Mid to research, analyze, and shape policy across strategic, technical, and administrative domains. The role involves supporting policy life cycle management, coordinating with SMEs, and ensuring compliance with guidance.

Candidates must hold US citizenship, TS/SCI, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 7+ years of policy experience; familiarity with NIST 800-53 and interagency agreements is preferred.