Cyber Policy & Strategy Analyst

Parsons Corporation•Arlington, VA

20h•$134,100 - $241,400

About The Position

As a Cyber Policy & Strategy Analyst supporting the Office of the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor (ODPCA), you will provide technical expertise, strategic analysis, and policy support to advance Department of War (DoW) cyber operations workforce initiatives, readiness objectives, and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) capabilities. You will analyze complex cyber mission areas and provide recommendations to senior leadership that shape strategy, policy development, and implementation across the Department. The role supports cyber workforce and readiness policy, DoW cyber operations forces strategies and priorities, and assessment of organizational readiness and program effectiveness. It also supports USCYBERCOM joint cyber training, force design, force structure, and command-and-control initiatives. The analyst provides technical and strategic support for policies concerning critical infrastructure, control systems, operational technology networks, devices, and information systems, as well as Defensive Cyber Operations. The position requires deep understanding of cyber operations, workforce readiness, force design, and Department-level policy development, and serves as a technical advisor and subject matter expert for enterprise cyber mission objectives. This position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which provides services and solutions to U.S. government customers in defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical or business field and 15 or more years of related work experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Previous project management experience on similar or related projects.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Graduate of a formal DoW or Joint cyber planning course, Joint Professional Military Education, or an equivalent advanced operational planning program.
Demonstrated experience working in or directly supporting the Defense Cyber Defense Command, USCYBERCOM, DoW Chief Information Officer, or Service Cyber Component headquarters organizations.
Expert-level experience authoring, reviewing, and implementing high-level DoW/DoD policy documents, including Directives, Instructions, and related policy guidance.
Ability to interpret and apply U.S. Code Title 10 authorities and DoW 8500/8140 series cybersecurity policy and workforce requirements.
Deep understanding of DoD Information Network operations, Defensive Cyber Operations, cyber command-and-control models, and translating strategic guidance into operational and organizational constructs.
Expert-level understanding of maneuver warfare doctrine, campaign planning methodologies, and cyberspace operations as a warfighting domain within the Joint Planning Process.
Ability to conduct complex strategic analysis, develop actionable recommendations, and provide technical advice to senior DoW and cyber leadership.
Ability to interface effectively with senior-level government, military, and executive leadership.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to provide technical support, strategic guidance, and subject matter expertise in cyber policy, strategy, and operations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field, such as Public Policy, National Security Studies, or STEM, with 15 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 18 years of relevant experience.
At least 10 years of experience supporting DoW strategic planning, policy development, and cyberspace operations.

Responsibilities

Analyze the development, implementation, and refinement of cyber workforce and readiness policy guidance across the Department of War.
Support ODPCA in implementing, leading, and sustaining DoW cyber operations forces strategies, initiatives, and workforce priorities.
Assist ODPCA leadership with oversight of cyber workforce priorities, operational requirements, and mission-focused tasks supporting Department-wide cyber readiness objectives.
Evaluate the execution, effectiveness, and performance of cyber workforce and Cyber Operations Forces programs for alignment with statutory, regulatory, policy, and operational guidance.
Apply readiness standards, requirements, and metrics to assess organizational readiness and joint-force ability to meet mission demands in assigned cyber warfighter mission areas.
Support analysis of USCYBERCOM Joint Cyber Training and Joint Force Coordinator responsibilities, including mission-essential tasks, readiness requirements, and readiness reporting methodologies.
Support ODPCA oversight of USCYBERCOM cyber force design, force structure, and command-and-control initiatives, providing analysis and executive-level briefings to ODPCA leadership.
Provide technical and analytical support for policy development and enhancements concerning defense of DoW critical infrastructure, control systems, operational technology networks, devices, and information systems.
Provide analytical and strategic support for Defensive Cyber Operations, including evaluation, development, and integration of policies, strategies, operational concepts, force requirements, personnel needs, and organizational structures.
Conduct analysis across complex technical and operational cyber domains and turn findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Develop executive-level briefings, assessments, and recommendations communicating technical findings, readiness analysis, and policy considerations to senior DoW and cyber leadership.