Senior Cyber Policy & Strategy Consultant

MBL Technologies•Washington, DC

About The Position

MBL Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Policy & Strategy Consultant to support a federal client in developing, coordinating, and implementing enterprise-level cybersecurity and information technology policy and strategy. The consultant will translate cybersecurity and IT risks, requirements, and capabilities into actionable policies, strategies, and recommendations. The role bridges technical teams, program leadership, and senior decision-makers to align cybersecurity policies and initiatives with federal requirements, organizational priorities, and mission objectives. The consultant will work with technical and business stakeholders to evaluate emerging requirements, develop strategic guidance, support policy implementation, and provide senior leaders with clear, risk-informed recommendations. The position also supports cybersecurity governance, strategic planning, and continuous improvement in a complex federal environment. MBL describes its culture as collaborative and mission-focused, with an emphasis on community engagement, volunteerism, employee connection, service, and excellence. The company encourages military veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses to apply.

Requirements

At least seven years of professional experience in cybersecurity policy, cybersecurity strategy, IT policy, strategic planning, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience developing and coordinating federal cybersecurity and/or IT policy and strategy at the enterprise or mission level.
Experience working in complex environments involving multiple technical, business, mission, and leadership stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership experience supporting cybersecurity policy, strategy, governance, or planning initiatives.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk, governance, and the relationship between technical cybersecurity capabilities and organizational mission objectives.
Ability to translate complex technical IT and cybersecurity risks into clear strategic recommendations for nontechnical and executive audiences.
Strong experience researching, drafting, reviewing, and coordinating cybersecurity policies, strategies, guidance, and executive-level documents.
Experience interpreting federal laws, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance and assessing their impact on cybersecurity programs and operations.
Experience preparing and delivering briefings, recommendations, and decision-support materials to senior and executive leadership.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop practical, risk-informed recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and policy writing capabilities.
Ability to facilitate cross-functional working groups and build consensus among technical, program, policy, and leadership stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced federal environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information policy, or a related field.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting a large federal agency or complex federal cybersecurity program.
Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, policy development, or strategic planning.
Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and guidance.
Experience developing cybersecurity strategic plans, implementation roadmaps, governance models, or performance measures.
Relevant cybersecurity, risk management, policy, or program management certifications.
Military Occupational Specialty codes listed: 170A, 170D, 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 24B, 25B, 47D, 94F, IT, 17 5309, 6203, 9735, 9740, 9890, 9891.

Responsibilities

Lead and support development, review, coordination, and implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity and IT policies, strategies, frameworks, and strategic plans.
Translate cybersecurity risks, technical capabilities, and IT requirements into strategic recommendations for senior and executive leadership.
Analyze federal cybersecurity and IT policies, regulations, standards, and guidance to determine organizational and mission impacts.
Ensure cybersecurity policies and strategies align with federal laws, regulations, standards, organizational priorities, and mission requirements.
Assess policy and strategy gaps and recommend improvements to governance, risk management, and organizational resilience.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, risk, legal, compliance, program, and mission stakeholders to develop coordinated policy and strategic solutions.
Facilitate working groups, planning sessions, and stakeholder discussions related to cybersecurity policy and strategic initiatives.
Draft and maintain cybersecurity policies, strategic plans, executive briefings, decision memoranda, white papers, implementation guidance, and other senior-level deliverables.
Develop executive-level presentations and brief senior leaders on cybersecurity risks, policy considerations, strategic priorities, and recommended courses of action.
Evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, regulatory requirements, and federal initiatives for policy and strategic implications.
Support development of cybersecurity governance structures, strategic objectives, implementation roadmaps, and performance measures.
Coordinate policy and strategy activities across organizational components to promote consistency and enterprise alignment.
Provide strategic cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to program and organizational leadership.
Support continuous improvement of cybersecurity governance, policy, and strategic planning processes.