IT Policy Specialist (Lead) - Washington DC

VetJobs•Washington, DC

1d•$130,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Quantum Sky is seeking an IT Policy Specialist (Lead) to support a federal customer in Washington, DC. The role supports the Federal Policy Lead in maturing the Cybersecurity Policy Framework and ensuring cybersecurity policies, standards, and handbooks are clear, consistent, current, and applicable across the Department. The specialist helps disseminate and encourage adoption of Department policies, using creative communication methods and supplemental media for cybersecurity professionals. The position also leads cybersecurity project planning and coordination, including stakeholder alignment, risk assessment and mitigation, compliance, milestone tracking, reporting, and documentation. It may involve oversight of multiple projects and personnel, review of project deliverables, and management of technical, contractual, administrative, and financial performance. The position is based in Washington, DC, with three days onsite.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience.
BS/BA degree in a related field, or equivalent project management certification (PMP or FAC/PPM).
Public Trust clearance required.

Responsibilities

Finalize and publish standards and handbooks in progress; conduct annual reviews and update previously published policy documents.
Support the Federal Policy Lead in maturing the Cybersecurity Policy Framework and ensuring cybersecurity requirements are clear, consistent, current, and applicable across the Department.
Support dissemination and adoption of Department policies, standards, and handbooks.
Use creative communication methods, delivery modes, and supplemental media to support policy dissemination and adoption among cybersecurity professionals.
Develop detailed project plans covering scope, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align on project goals.
Identify risks and mitigation strategies for cybersecurity initiatives.
Facilitate meetings, communicate clearly, and ensure timely completion of project milestones.
Ensure team members understand and execute their responsibilities; coordinate cybersecurity risk assessments and manage mitigation plans.
Ensure cybersecurity projects comply with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide senior leadership with regular updates on progress, risks, and compliance status.
Prepare and present project status reports; maintain current project-plan and risk documentation.
Oversee field- and task-level project performance, including technical, contractual, administrative, and financial aspects.
Manage multiple projects as needed; supervise project personnel, assign responsibilities, oversee task completion, and maintain customer contacts to ensure contractual conformity.
Interface with affected areas, including end users, computer services, and client services.
Ensure quality standards are followed and review project deliverables.
Use independent judgment and analytical skills to solve non-routine technical, administrative, and managerial problems.