Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

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 governm...