Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

1d•$62,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Policy Analyst works with senior stakeholders across the Department of War (DoW) to plan implementation of DoD Digital Modernization initiatives for the Joint Staff and Combatant Commands. The role conducts strategic, technical, and policy analysis on how digital modernization and emerging technologies affect joint warfighting effectiveness, global force employment, coalition interoperability, and decision advantage in complex security environments. It coordinates with Information System Owners on adopting emerging IT capabilities, including Cloud, and applies familiarity with Zero Trust design, Super Intelligence (SI), 5G, and IPv6. The analyst reviews DoW IT strategies, policies, and guidance and helps the Chief Information Officer plan effects on IT policy and governance, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, portfolio management, and records management. The role supports planning for the adoption and responsible implementation of frontier SI capabilities across the Joint Force, analyzing strategic risks, policy considerations, governance frameworks, data dependencies, ethical implications, and potential effects on military decision-making. The position develops strategies, analysis reports, information papers, decision briefs, analytical staff packages, and technical gap assessments for General Officer/Flag Officer and Senior Executive Service leaders. It reviews IT requirements for alignment with DoW Digital Modernization objectives, assists with the organization’s five-year strategy, and applies critical thinking and analysis to organizational change initiatives. This is an onsite position in Arlington, Virginia. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience with the federal government or military.
Experience developing strategies, decision briefs, and information papers and analyzing DoW policy documents.
Experience working with senior military or civilian leaders and coordinating DoW strategic activities.
Knowledge of the Zero Trust Framework.
Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to meet access requirements for classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Joint Staff or a Combatant Command.
Experience with software or IT acquisition processes.
Knowledge of federal and DoW CIO policies, strategies, and guiding documents, including the DoW Digital Modernization Strategy.
Knowledge of DoDNet implementation and enterprise modernization initiatives supporting secure, interoperable, and resilient Joint Force operations.
Knowledge of DoW DCO processes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior-level clients.

Responsibilities

Plan implementation of DoD Digital Modernization initiatives for the Joint Staff and Combatant Commands with senior DoW stakeholders.
Conduct strategic, technical, and policy analysis of digital modernization and emerging technologies and their effects on joint warfighting, global force employment, coalition interoperability, and decision advantage.
Coordinate with Information System Owners on adoption of emerging IT capabilities, including Cloud.
Review DoW IT strategies, policies, and guidance and assist the CIO in planning impacts to IT policy and governance, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, portfolio management, and records management.
Support planning for adoption and responsible implementation of frontier SI capabilities across the Joint Force, including analysis of risks, policy, governance, data dependencies, ethical implications, and potential effects on military decision-making.
Prepare analytical staff packages, information papers, decision briefs, technical gap assessments, strategies, analysis reports, and gap analyses for senior leaders.
Analyze and review IT requirements for alignment with DoW Digital Modernization objectives.
Review DoW IT policies, strategies, memoranda, and guiding documents and assist with developing the organization's five-year strategy.
Apply critical thinking and analysis to organizational change initiatives.