Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III

ITA International

About The Position

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, “In The Arena.” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value. Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed. ITA is seeking a Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III to join the team supporting the Department of State in Rosslyn, VA. Please note this opportunity is contingent upon successful contract award, expected Spring 2026. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is responsible for the protection of U.S. personnel, official facilities, and residences in domestic and overseas locations. This team specifically supports the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures branch, responsible for electronic security, anti-eavesdropping, and protecting diplomatic facilities and personnel from technical threats globally, ensuring secure communications and facilities for U.S. diplomacy. The Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III leads efforts to research, evaluate, and determine the impact of emerging technologies on established security practices. This role is responsible for updating technical security policies and recommending appropriate countermeasures to address evolving threats. The analyst oversees working groups to develop mitigation strategies and standard operating procedures, and advises senior agency security managers and program officials on the implications of new technologies for the protection of people, facilities, and information. The analyst participates in Department and interagency policy development working groups, including the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB). The analyst represents the Office of Security Technology (ST) or the Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE) during the review and generation of Department of State policy, Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAM), and Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAH). The analyst also coordinates with subject matter experts to respond to requests from Foreign Service posts for technical security exceptions and provides technical guidance and interpretation of countermeasures-related policies and standards. The analyst is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support policy development and risk management activities.

Requirements

Current U.S. Government final Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
Bachelor’s degree in security studies, management studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Ability to understand and explain Intelligence Community standards, Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) technical and physical security standards, and agency regulations.
Ability to interact with groups and individuals outside own organization and participate in interagency working groups.
Strong written, electronic, and verbal communication skills, including technical and report writing.
Proficiency in Microsoft O365 products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Leads efforts to research, evaluate, and determine the impact of emerging technologies on established security practices.
Responsible for updating technical security policies and recommending appropriate countermeasures to address evolving threats.
Oversees working groups to develop mitigation strategies and standard operating procedures
Advises senior agency security managers and program officials on the implications of new technologies for the protection of people, facilities, and information.
Participates in Department and interagency policy development working groups, including the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB).
Represents the Office of Security Technology (ST) or the Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE) during the review and generation of Department of State policy, Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAM), and Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAH).
Coordinates with subject matter experts to respond to requests from Foreign Service posts for technical security exceptions and provides technical guidance and interpretation of countermeasures-related policies and standards.
Responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support policy development and risk management activities.