Cyber Policy Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Title: Cyber Policy Analyst Location: Mark Center, Alexandria (some Pentagon)
Work Type: Onsite GridironIT is 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 Clearance: TS/SCI clearance is required
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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