Policy Analyst

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Management, Business Management, Information Systems, Computer, Network Security, or Business Administration, and experience equivalent to two years of increasingly responsible cybersecurity policy, compliance, governance, audit, risk management, or information security risk analysis and mitigation work.
• Substitution of Education for Experience: Qualifying experience in policy, compliance, or audit work may substitute for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Job Overview: Under general supervision, the Cybersecurity Policy Analyst is responsible for policy development and review, endorsement of technology products and services, and document redaction. The successful candidate will clearly articulate security concerns and requirements and draft security policies under direction. This position will review procurement documents, incorporate requirements for appropriate security control, negotiate with potential contractors, and redact confidential information as requested.

• You excel in action-oriented environments and demonstrate strong business acumen, customer focus, and the ability to handle ambiguity with ease.
• Known for driving results, you possess a wealth of functional and technical skills, maintain integrity and trust, and quickly adapt by learning on the fly.
• Your collaborative nature fosters peer relationships, and you exhibit perseverance, effective presentation skills, and a talent for setting priorities.
• Problem-solving, technical learning, and efficient time management round out your core strengths.

Knowledge:

• Your expertise spans administration, management, and advanced areas such as engineering and technology.
• You have in-depth knowledge of operating systems, policy standards, regulatory requirements, security best practices, and telecommunications.
• Additionally, you are well-versed in computers, electronics, customer service, and education and training methodologies.

Skills:

• You bring a versatile skill set that includes complex problem solving, coordination, and critical thinking.
• With proficiency in learning strategies, monitoring, and negotiation, you navigate challenges with ease.
• Your technical capabilities include programming, systems analysis and evaluation, quality control, and troubleshooting, paired with interpersonal strengths in persuasion, service orientation, and social perceptiveness.

Abilities:

• Your abilities include strong deductive and inductive reasoning, fluency of ideas, and stress tolerance.
• You excel at organizing information, visualizing solutions, and maintaining focus under pressure.
• Additionally, your skills in oral and written comprehension and expression, selective attention, and problem sensitivity enhance your effectiveness in diverse situations.

Tools and Equipment:

• You are proficient with tools like Adobe PDF software and the Microsoft Office Suite, ensuring seamless productivity in various professional contexts.