Technical Policy Analyst/Writer

Steampunk•McLean, VA

1d•$80,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Steampunk is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Technical Policy Analyst/Writer to support its work with the United States federal government. This role is crucial for helping clients navigate technology and security complexities, ensuring the protection of critical government assets and data. The position involves developing and executing strategies to help agencies achieve mission goals effectively, while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and safeguarding sensitive information. The role offers an opportunity to work with a distinguished federal law enforcement agency committed to high standards of security and integrity.

Requirements

Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience in policy analysis, government relations, or related fields, with a focus on data policy, technology policy, cybersecurity, AI ethics, compliance, etc.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effectively communicating policies and procedures to employees, management, and stakeholders.
Ability to convey complex information clearly to a diverse audience.
Ability to draft clear and actionable policies, SOPs, and communications for technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong skills in policy development and governance, including the ability to create, review, and update policies related to IT security, data security, privacy, and compliance.
Familiarity with the process for establishing new agency guidelines and regulations.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and evolving policy landscapes and quickly learn and apply new information or techniques.
Proven experience liaising with executive leadership, senior government officials, and high-level stakeholders, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and clarity in all communications.

Nice To Haves

Possesses at least one professional certification relevant to the service provided (Salesforce, PMP, Prosci Change Management, CIPP, CISSP).
Experience developing, updating and managing policies for a federal organization. DHS preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, revise, and implement agency policies and SOPs that mandate the use of a particular (Salesforce-based) application for specific procedures and records management.
Ensure all policies clearly define roles, responsibilities, and compliance requirements for agency staff and stakeholders.
Ensure policies are comprehensive, clear, and aligned with agency priorities and requirements.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of policy drafts, approvals, revisions, and enforcement activities.
Collaborate with Salesforce administrators and technical teams to ensure policies accurately reflect system functionality and security protocols.
Collaborate with agency leadership and application stakeholders to review and refine policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with federal regulations, security standards, and best practices.
Work with the project team to drive organizational change through the promotion of the application as an enterprise tool.
Identify gaps between current business practices/policy documentation and requirements for system enforcement, recommending process changes or system enhancements.
Present policy updates and adoption progress to executive stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and clarity.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently with a strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills, including setting goals, timelines, and tracking progress.
Work closely with IT teams, security teams, legal teams, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure IT policies and directives align with organizational goals and security requirements.
Conduct research and synthesize information from various sources, preparing detailed reports, briefings, and presentations on policy recommendations, and the legal and ethical implications of policies.