Gridiron IT

Seeking a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst local to the DC area.
TS/SCI clearance is required.

When our country’s cybersecurity is on the line, simply reacting is not enough. We need a plan. And when that plan is critical to protecting our defense infrastructure, we need strategic policy analysis. That’s why we need you, a cybersecurity policy specialist with the expertise required to analyze the policies that determine our cyber resilience.
As a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst on our team, you’ll lead the assessment of the DoD's cyber policies, the coverage of those policies, and areas of risk. You’ll assist in the development of new policies as new DoD programs are implemented. You’ll evaluate how policies stack up to regulations, best practices, and industry standards.
You’ll work in a consultative role to ensure the client operates securely as they navigate an evolving IT environment. You'll serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert. You'll support program deliverables, overall implementation efforts, and associated working group activities. You'll work in both a team setting and independently, as needed. Join us as we protect our nation's critical infrastructure through strategic cyber policy analysis.
Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in a professional work environment
• Experience in drafting senior-level correspondence, including program briefings, congressional reports, or senior-level talking points
• Knowledge of cybersecurity policy analysis, development, and coordination
• Ability to independently analyze complex policy issues
• Top Secret SCI eligibility
• Bachelors Degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with supporting cybersecurity assessments or cyber-risk management initiatives, including proactively mitigating security risks
• Experience working in a team environment, fostering collaboration, and achieving collective goals
• Experience with analyzing a large body of data and creating rich, graphic visualizations with modular design of dashboards
• Ability to effectively support multiple working groups and engage both internal and external stakeholders, facilitating productive communication and collaboration
• Ability to effectively manage, execute, and track assigned tasks to meet required deadlines, while proficiently performing administrative duties as directed
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or IT

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Total: 5 years (Required)
• Policy: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person