Cybersecurity Policy Analyst - Aptive

Job Summary:

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:

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in a professional work environment
• Experience in drafting senior-level correspondence, including program briefings, congressional reports, or senior-level talking points
• Knowledge of cybersecurity policy analysis, development, and coordination
• Ability to independently analyze complex policy issues
• Top Secret SCI eligibility
• Bachelors Degree

Desired Qualifications:

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

Client Information:

The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics, under the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, is responsible for the department's logistics strategy and policy, supply, storage and distribution, property and equipment, transportation, and program support.

About Aptive:

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

 

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement:

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

 

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.