Policy Specialist

Lexington, MA

Job Type: Contract

Recruiter: Kelsey Walsh (https://digitalprospectors.com/our-team/kelsey-walsh)

Phone: 6036374088

Position: Policy Specialist

Location: Lexington, MA (Hybrid – 1 to 2 days onsite)

Length: 3+ years

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Policy Specialist todevelop content surrounding strategy, policy, or processes to achieve specific business goals. ThePolicy Specialistshould understand current policies or strategies. ThePolicy Specialistwill work with the stakeholders to assess gaps and to perform gap analysis. ThePolicy Specialistwill ensure that documentation is written concisely, clearly, and in easy-to-understand language. ThePolicy Specialistwill maintain revision control.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 and 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 (i.e., standard operating procedures and production manual) to provide detailed guidance to relevant portions of the workforce.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Political Science, Business Management, or Public Administration with cybersecurity experience or related field required with a minimum of 7 years of cybersecurity or similar IT work experience.

• Skilled in administrative planning activities, including 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.

• Preferred Skills:

• Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM II baseline certification (i.e., Security +), or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

• Due to the nature of the work, an Interim clearance is required, however an active Secret clearance is highly preferred.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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