Cyber Policy Support

Omniscius Consulting • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Policy Support professional to support the development, coordination, and implementation of cybersecurity strategy, policy, and doctrine for a federal customer. This position plays a critical role in shaping cyber policy across the Department of Defense (DoD), Combatant Commands, federal cyber centers, and interagency partners. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of cyberspace operations, national cybersecurity policy, and executive-level communications. This role requires the ability to analyze complex cybersecurity issues, develop policy recommendations, and coordinate across multiple organizations to ensure policies align with national objectives and mission requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Four (4) additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting cybersecurity policy development.
• Experience must include: Developing, coordinating, or implementing cyber strategy, policy, and doctrine.
• Supporting cyberspace operations policy at the national, federal cyber center, DoD, Service, or Combatant Command level.
• Conducting research and analysis on cybersecurity policy issues.
• Developing recommendations and Courses of Action (COAs) for complex cyber challenges.
• Supporting executive-level policy initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
• Preparing reports, executive correspondence, and policy documentation.
• Developing MOUs, MOAs, or similar interagency agreements.
• Communicating complex technical and policy information effectively to senior leaders, both verbally and in writing.
• Supporting interagency and coalition coordination on cybersecurity policy matters.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or other DoD cyber organizations.
• Knowledge of DoD cyber policy, doctrine, and strategic planning processes.
• Familiarity with National Security Strategy, DoD cyber directives, and Joint Publications.
• Experience coordinating with federal agencies, coalition partners, and interagency organizations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and executive briefing skills.
• Strong technical writing and policy development experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, develop, and coordinate cybersecurity strategy, policy, and doctrine supporting cyberspace operations.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber policies, directives, and strategic guidance at the national, DoD, Service, Combatant Command, and federal agency levels.
• Develop recommendations and Courses of Action (COAs) to address complex cybersecurity policy and operational challenges.
• Provide technical expertise to senior leadership on executive-level cyber policy initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
• Draft, review, and maintain policy documents, reports, white papers, briefings, and other executive communications.
• Support development of future cybersecurity strategies, policies, and doctrine governing cyberspace operations.
• Coordinate policy efforts with DoD organizations, federal agencies, coalition partners, and other stakeholders to ensure authorities, equities, and operational concerns are appropriately represented.
• Develop and maintain Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), and other interagency coordination documents.
• Prepare concise written products and executive briefings for senior government officials.
• Maintain policy documentation and associated repositories in accordance with organizational standards.
• Support cross-functional teams in evaluating policy impacts on cyber operations, planning, and mission execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior