Cybersecurity Strategy Consultant; Part-Time, On-Site

Position Overview

The Cybersecurity Strategy Consultant provides advisory and strategic support for Joint Pathology Center (JPC) information technology/information management (IT/IM) cybersecurity initiatives, governance, compliance, and portfolio management activities. This part‑time position supports cybersecurity assessments, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, transition planning, and reporting while assisting leadership with enterprise cybersecurity and IT modernization objectives.

• Advises JPC IT/IM on development, organization, and maintenance of information and system artifacts for portfolio management.
• Supports identification of cybersecurity‑related capabilities, services, and dependencies across the IT/IM portfolio.
• Provides strategic recommendations to improve visibility, governance, and management of portfolio‑related cybersecurity efforts.
• Assists in identifying and defining IT systems, cybersecurity capabilities, and related services used across departments and business units.
• Assesses relationships among systems, services and business functions to identify common or highly dependent capabilities.
• Provides strategic input to support improved understanding of the organizational cybersecurity environment.
• Aligns cybersecurity and IT portfolio objectives with JPC vision, mission, goals, priorities, and operational requirements.
• Advises on development of quantifiable, outcome‑based performance measures for cybersecurity and IT initiatives.
• Identifies capability gaps, redundancies, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provides strategic analysis and recommendations regarding the most effective mix of cybersecurity and IT investments.
• Evaluates alternative investment strategies, priorities, and funding approaches to support leadership decision‑making.
• Assesses potential impacts of investment options on mission performance, capability delivery, and organizational risk posture.
• Provides advisory support for pre‑Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities in accordance with applicable FIPS 199 and FIPS 200 requirements.
• Supports boundary and scope validation efforts for systems undergoing compliance or assessment review.
• Reviews system design documentation, system security plans, COOP plans, disaster recovery plans, and related materials to assess compliance readiness.
• Provides project coordination and strategic oversight support for approved cybersecurity, information assurance, and compliance‑related initiatives.
• Tracks milestones, risks, issues, action items, dependencies, and stakeholder decisions; provides leadership with status visibility, strategic observations, and recommendations.

Hourly projected pay rate: $48.13 – $67.34. 401(k) plan available.

10 years of cybersecurity consulting experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field.

• Above average experience supporting cybersecurity governance, risk management, and IT/IM strategic initiatives.
• Above average experience developing and maintaining cybersecurity documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Above average experience providing cybersecurity investment analysis and recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of DoD and federal cybersecurity policies and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity assessment processes, security controls, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical and operational issues across multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience coordinating cybersecurity activities, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Knowledge of FIPS 199 and FIPS 200 requirements.
• Experience supporting a federal agency.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Assignment location:
  Joint Pathology Center, 606 Stephen Sitter Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
• Sedentary work; may require moving up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Typing and repetitive motions required.
• Good visual acuity to work with computer monitors.
• Work in indoor environments with protection from outside elements.

Active DoD Secret Clearance required; ability to obtain DoD Top Secret Clearance as needed. U.S. Citizenship required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.