Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

About the role

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Parsons is seeking a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst to support a high-visibility cybersecurity mission. This position will help research, analyze, interpret, develop, and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and guidance for a large cybersecurity organization. The Cybersecurity Policy Analyst will work closely with customer leadership, cybersecurity subject-matter experts, security professionals, and Government stakeholders to evaluate complex policy issues and translate regulatory and organizational requirements into clear, practical, and actionable guidance. The successful candidate will monitor emerging cybersecurity trends, assess their potential impact, and develop well-supported recommendations that strengthen the organization’s security posture and mission effectiveness. This is an excellent opportunity for a policy professional who combines cybersecurity knowledge, strong analytical skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. You’ll be joining Parsons’ local Analytics & Engineering team, a community known for its strong culture of defensive cyber operations, technical excellence, and collaboration. We invest in both mission success and team connection through regular social events, technical talks, training opportunities, and hands-on innovation activities at our Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Lab in Columbia, MD. From team lunches and ice cream socials to family-friendly seasonal events and technical learning sessions, we work hard to create an environment where people can do meaningful work and enjoy being part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze Federal, Air Force, Intelligence Community, and organizational cybersecurity policies, directives, instructions, manuals, and standards.
• Review existing cybersecurity policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and program documentation for accuracy, currency, consistency, and compliance.
• Support policy development and revision across areas such as:
  • Information security
  • Personnel security
  • Physical security