Job Abstract

The Opportunity:

When our country’s cybersecurity is on the line, simply reacting is not enough. We need a plan. And when that plan is critical to protecting our defense infrastructure, we need strategic policy analysis. That’s why we need you, a cybersecurity policy specialist with the expertise required to analyze the policies that determine our cyber resilience.

As a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst on our team, you’ll lead the assessment of the DoD's cyber policies, the coverage of those policies, and areas of risk. You’ll assist in the development of new policies as new DoD programs are implemented. You’ll evaluate how policies stack up to regulations, best practices, and industry standards.

You’ll work in a consultative role to ensure the client operates securely as they navigate an evolving IT environment. You'll serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert. You'll support program deliverables, overall implementation efforts, and associated working group activities. You'll work in both a team setting and independently, as needed. Join us as we protect our nation's critical infrastructure through strategic cyber policy analysis.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in a professional work environment

• 5+ years of experience with using Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

• Experience in drafting senior-level correspondence, including program briefings, congressional reports, or senior-level talking points

• Knowledge of policy analysis, development, and coordination

• Ability to independently analyze complex policy issues

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with supporting cybersecurity assessments or cyber-risk management initiatives, including proactively mitigating security risks

• Experience with defense industrial base (DIB) cybersecurity programs, standards, processes, and practices

• Experience with NIST SP 800 series, FedRAMP, DFARS, and contractual requirements

• Experience with process improvement methodologies, including defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling

• Experience working in a team environment, fostering collaboration, and achieving collective goals

• Experience with analyzing a large body of data and creating rich, graphic visualizations with modular design of dashboards

• Experience with developing user interfaces or dashboards, including metrics, filters, charts, graphs, and tables

• Ability to effectively support multiple working groups and engage both internal and external stakeholders, facilitating productive communication and collaboration

• Ability to effectively manage, execute, and track assigned tasks to meet required deadlines, while proficiently performing administrative duties as directed

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or IT

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. 

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms. 

A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home. 

Your Candidate Journey
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.