Senior Product Development Analyst - Cybersecurity; Clearance Required

Position: Senior Product Development Analyst - Cybersecurity (Clearance Required)
Description

We are seeking a Product Development Analyst to support the development, refinement, and delivery of high-impact cybersecurity products while strengthening team-wide operations and processes. This role blends technical writing and editorial expertise with program support, stakeholder coordination, and production workflow management.

The ideal candidate is both a strong writer and a versatile operator capable of translating complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, actionable content while also managing reviews, tracking deliverables, and improving workflows across the team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring content quality, operational efficiency, and alignment with mission priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider dedicated to helping clients navigate complex challenges and build a more resilient, secure, and sustainable future. We partner closely with clients to deliver high impact solutions across cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and national security. At ICF, you'll join a team that values expertise, integrity, and collaboration-and supports its employees with opportunities to grow, lead, and contribute to work that matters.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Manage stakeholder engagement processes, including coordinating reviews, integrating feedback, and driving alignment across multiple contributors.

+ Collaborate closely with subject matter experts to validate technical accuracy and ensure alignment with evolving cybersecurity priorities.

+ Support communication planning, prioritization, and risk management for high-visibility deliverables.

+ Manage production workflows, including tracking deliverables, maintaining schedules, and ensuring visibility into team outputs and priorities.

+ Provide regular status updates and reporting to leadership at multiple levels.

+ Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability of team operations.

+ Contribute to and refine standard operating procedures, editorial practices, and workflow governance.

+ Operate independently while supporting team leadership, taking initiative on priorities and adapting to evolving mission needs.

+ Manage multiple concurrent efforts and competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment.

+ Leverage Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools to support content development, coordination, tracking, and reporting.

+ Edit and refine cybersecurity content, including advisories, guidance, and time-sensitive communications, to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

+ Translate complex technical information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging aligned with team strategy.

+ Apply and enforce consistent voice, structure, tone, and terminology across all publications.

+ Conduct comprehensive quality reviews prior to publication, ensuring products are polished and publication-ready.

** Required Qualifications*
* + Active DOW clearance.

+ U.S. citizenship required by federal contract.

+ 7+ years of experience in technical writing, program support, cybersecurity environments, or related roles.

** Additional Qualifications*
* + Strong writing and editorial capability, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, publication-ready content.

+ Proven experience managing stakeholder engagement, including coordinating reviews and synthesizing inputs from multiple contributors.

+ Experience supporting workflows, reporting, or operational tracking for deliverables and team outputs.

+ Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to continuous process improvement.

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).

+ Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Cybersecurity, or a related field-or equivalent experience.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, policy, threat landscape, or frameworks.

+ Experience supporting government clients or mission-driven environments.

+ Experience using analytics, feedback mechanisms, or reporting to improve content effectiveness.

+ Knowledge of accessibility and plain language best practices.

+ Experience working in hybrid or distributed teams using collaboration platforms

** Job Location*
* + Hybrid position. Must be in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and able to visit the client site in Northern Virginia as needed.

** Working at ICF*
* ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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