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Policy and Strategy Analyst SME
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A Policy Analyst provides expertise on government policy in a particular area. Gathers background information on issues and tracks legislative initiatives. Works with or advises elected officials, non-profit organizations on interest groups involved with the legislative process.
$147,897 / year median in Maryland
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Policy and Strategy Analyst SME
ResponsibilitiesNoblis is seeking an experienced Policy and Strategy Analyst SME professional with an extensive background working at high levels of government to deliver exquisite research and analysis, design, develop, or implement strategy, and to define gaps and work across the interagency to identify solutions and make an impact within a dynamic mission-oriented environment in Bethesda, Maryland.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and publish baseline security requirements for common enterprise services, ensuring capabilities remain compliant with applicable cybersecurity directives, policies, and standards.
- Conduct critical path analysis, risk assessments, and task dependency analyses to identify cybersecurity risks, dependencies, and potential impacts.
- Develop cybersecurity requirements and constraints that inform foundational technical documentation, including program architecture artifacts, business cases, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
- Provide expert guidance and actionable recommendations on cybersecurity-related issues, risks, and requirements.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity requirements and policies across the Intelligence Community (IC).
- Maintain a strong understanding of National Security Systems (NSS) initiatives, requirements, and associated cybersecurity considerations.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the Intelligence Community policy development and update process.
- Possess a working knowledge of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) organizational structure, functions, and processes.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively as part of a cross-functional team. Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship is required.
- Must have an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI and CI Polygraph.
- Typically requires a BA degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience OR Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.
- Proven experience supporting cybersecurity policy development, baseline security requirements, compliance assessments, risk analysis, and cybersecurity recommendations.
- Strong knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity policies, authorities, governance frameworks, and requirements.
- Experience supporting the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
- Demonstrated experience partnering and collaborating across the IC on cybersecurity and mission-related initiatives.
- Working knowledge of National Security Systems (NSS) initiatives, IC organizational structures and processes, and the IC policy development and update process. Desired Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to produce concise, thorough, accurate, and high-quality deliverables.
- Ability to adapt to changing customer priorities and mission requirements while working independently or as part of a team.
- Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.