Cybersecurity Policy Analyst - United States - 27588 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

Date

Friday, January 17, 2025

City

Arlington

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Policy Analyst to join our team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). The Cybersecurity Policy Analyst will provide critical support in cybersecurity (CS) engineering, compliance, and verification initiatives. This role involves working on key DoD cybersecurity programs, supporting engineering review governance, compliance verification, and the development of innovative solutions for cybersecurity monitoring and reporting. The ideal candidate has experience in systems engineering, technical data analysis, and

cybersecurity policy, and possesses excellent analytical and communication skills.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS037, T1, Band 4

Key Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Engineering Support:

Provide support to DoD Cybersecurity Engineering Review Group Governance as required.
Support Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (NIPRNet) hardening efforts , including collecting relevant statistics and providing input to scorecard efforts.
Prepare responses to high-level queries on cybersecurity engineering principles from the White House, Congressional Staffs, Defense Science Board, DoD Inspector General, and other stakeholders.
Manage tasks and activities related to Cybersecurity Mission Support and Defense Industrial Base Technical Architecture Working Group.
Provide day-to-day technical engineering support for critical mission infrastructure protection.
Conduct technical engineering data mining and analysis to support requests for information and data.

Cybersecurity Compliance and Verification Program Support:

Support the design and implementation of a DoD cybersecurity compliance and verification program.
Research and recommend innovative approaches for measuring and improving DoD cybersecurity compliance.
Support the identification of compliance approaches employed by various DoD agencies and field activities to drive market compliance and stakeholder engagement.
Assist in the development of compliance reports/scorecards, data collection plans, and compliance marketing and awareness campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Engineering).
2 years of related experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity, or a similar field.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and cybersecurity policy development.
Experience supporting the development of strategies, standards, policies, and procedures for large organizations.
Proven ability to perform technical data analysis, prepare high-level briefings, and develop technical reports.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with senior government stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

TCS037, T1, Band 4

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

Experience supporting DoD CIO or other high-level DoD offices.
Familiarity with NIPRNet hardening, cross-domain solutions, and cybersecurity compliance standards.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to define and interpret high-level engineering requirements.
Knowledge of Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) standards and automated compliance tools.
Experience in data visualization platforms and enterprise reporting solutions.
Ability to support governance board secretariat functions and manage high-visibility stakeholder interactions.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to recommend system design improvements and innovative solutions.

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EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.