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Cyber Policy Analyst
Apolis
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
2 weeks ago
$60 – $61 / hour
- RMF
- NIST
- Risk Management
- Zero Trust
- CMMC
2 weeks ago
Location: Alexandria VA - Onsite
Duration: Long Term contract
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity policy, information assurance, RMF, cyber governance, or related DoD cyber programs.
- Strong experience developing, analyzing, or implementing cyber policy for DoD organizations, preferably at the Headquarters, Joint Staff, OSD, Combatant Command, or DoD CIO level.
- Knowledge of NIST frameworks (especially NIST 800-171 and 800-172), DoD directives, federal compliance requirements, and cybersecurity governance.
- Understanding of telecommunications and 5G technologies, including telecom infrastructure, spectrum policy, secure communications, supply chain risk management, and telecom resilience.
- Experience briefing senior leaders and writing executive-level policy documents, white papers, strategy memos, and recommendations.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust, CMMC, cross-domain solutions, secure data exchange, and emerging cyber threats.
- Ability to translate technical cybersecurity concepts into policy guidance for leadership and stakeholders.
- Able to obtain/ Maintain Active TS clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of federal cyber policy, governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with NIST SP 800-171/800-172 and RMF.
- Familiarity with 5G architecture, telecom protocols, and supply chain risk management.
- Skilled in drafting executive-level policy documents and briefings.
- Experience supporting high-level organizations, ideally within a CIO office.
- Strong writing, analysis, and organizational skills.
- Able to advise on cyber risks related to telecom infrastructure and emerging technologies.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust, CMMC, and secure communications frameworks.
Cyber Policy Analyst · Apolis