Strategic Cybersecurity Advisor for Homeland Security

Partner Forces LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Partner Forces LLC is seeking a Senior Consultant to support a Department of Homeland Security client. You will advise leaders, facilitate workshops, and develop executive deliverables to advance cybersecurity and critical infrastructure initiatives.

The role demands 8+ years in cybersecurity or homeland security, experience with federal clients, and strong communication skills. Onsite work is required in the Washington, DC metro area with opportunities to mentor others.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, homeland security, or national security initiatives.
• Experience supporting federal government clients, preferably DHS/CISA or related agencies.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, cyber risk management, and the critical infrastructure landscape.
• Experience managing or supporting strategic initiatives in a client-facing consulting or advisory environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings, building consensus, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to think strategically while remaining adaptable to changing client priorities and emerging mission needs.
• Willingness to work onsite in the Washington, DC metro area.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic cybersecurity and critical infrastructure initiatives for DHS and CISA clients.
• Advise government leaders on complex mission challenges and develop actionable recommendations.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and working groups with government, industry, and technical stakeholders.
• Develop executive briefings, reports, strategic plans, white papers, and other client deliverables.
• Translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, actionable information for technical and executive audiences.
• Coordinate multiple client priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and responsiveness in a fast-moving environment.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and national security topics.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, teammates, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, thought leadership, and internal corporate projects.
• Mentor junior consultants through Partner Forces' apprenticeship model and foster a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Team mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Partner Forces LLC is seeking a Senior Consultant to support a Department of Homeland Security client. You will advise leaders, facilitate workshops, and develop executive deliverables to advance cybersecurity and critical infrastructure initiatives.

The role demands 8+ years in cybersecurity or homeland security, experience with federal clients, and strong communication skills. Onsite work is required in the Washington, DC metro area with opportunities to mentor others.