Policy Strategy Writer

• Develop policy, procedures, and guidelines for implementation
• Establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders
• Review existing and proposed policies with stakeholders
• Serve on organizational, agency, and interagency policy boards
• Advocate for adequate funding for cyber training resources, to include both internal and industry-provided courses, instructors, and related materials
• Promote awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensure sound principles are reflected in the organization’s mission, vision, and goals
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, statutes, and regulatory documents and integrate into policy
• Analyze organizational cybersecurity policy
• Assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies to govern cybersecurity activities
• Define and integrate current and future mission environments
• Assist with the design/integration of a cybersecurity strategy that outlines the vision, mission, and goals that align with the organization’s strategic plan
• Draft and publish cyber policy
• Monitor the rigorous application of cyber policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services
• Seek consensus on proposed policy changes from stakeholders, as appropriate
• Provide policy guidance to cyber management, staff, and users
• Review, conduct, or participate in audits of cybersecurity programs and projects
• Support the CSO in the formulation of cybersecurity-related policies
• Write instructional materials (e.g., standard operating procedures, production manual) to provide detailed guidance to relevant portion of the workforce

• Must be a US Citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years – Assist with drafting training recommendations and materials as well as delivering training programs
• 2 years – Cyber security related experience
• 7 years – Identify potential compliance issues and recommend policy/procedure changes
• 2 years – Support preparation for audit/review activities
• 2 years – Work with stakeholders to create training strategy and validate training content
• 7 years – Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• 7 years – Authoring and driving communications plans
• 7 years – Building relationships with key stakeholders
• 7 years – Creating presentations for stakeholders, including content aggregation
• 7 years – Creating standardized communication templates, branding, and toolsets
• 7 years – Experience preparing functional and specific support plans to support policy changes/enhancements
• 7 years – Provide policy guidance
• 7 years – Presentation Skills
• 7 years – Strong customer service skills and communication
• 7 years – Strong team communication
• 7 years – Strong Verbal and Written Communication
• 7 years – Writing/Editing
• 7 years – Develop policy, programs, and guidelines for implementation
• 7 years – Technical Documentation
• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Political Science, Business Management, Public Administration with cybersecurity experience or related field required with a minimum of seven (7) years of cybersecurity or similar IT work experience
• Skilled in administrative planning activities, to include preparation of functional and specific support plans, preparing and managing correspondence, and staffing procedures
• Experienced in preparing plans and related correspondence
• Ability to determine the validity of technology trend data
• Ability to develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities
• Ability to leverage best practices and lessons learned of external organizations and academic institutions dealing with cyber issues
• Demonstrable experience communicating complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means
• Ability to prepare and present briefings effectively
• Experience producing technical documentation

Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM II baseline certification (e.g. Sec +), or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire

• PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick)
• 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement – 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting
• Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years