Policy and Strategy Analyst SME

Noblis is seeking an experienced Policy and Strategy Analyst SME professional with an extensive background working at high levels of government to deliver research and analysis, design, develop, or implement strategy, and to define gaps and work across the interagency to identify solutions and make an impact within a dynamic mission-oriented environment in Bethesda, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish baseline security requirements for common enterprise services, ensuring capabilities remain compliant with applicable cybersecurity directives, policies, and standards.
• Conduct critical path analysis, risk assessments, and task dependency analyses to identify cybersecurity risks, dependencies, and potential impacts.
• Develop cybersecurity requirements and constraints that inform foundational technical documentation, including program architecture artifacts, business cases, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
• Provide expert guidance and actionable recommendations on cybersecurity-related issues, risks, and requirements.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity requirements and policies across the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Maintain a strong understanding of National Security Systems (NSS) initiatives, requirements, and associated cybersecurity considerations.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the Intelligence Community policy development and update process.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) organizational structure, functions, and processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively as part of a cross-functional team.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must have an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI and CI Polygraph.
• Typically requires a BA degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience OR Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Proven experience supporting cybersecurity policy development, baseline security requirements, compliance assessments, risk analysis, and cybersecurity recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity policies, authorities, governance frameworks, and requirements.
• Experience supporting the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
• Demonstrated experience partnering and collaborating across the IC on cybersecurity and mission-related initiatives.
• Working knowledge of National Security Systems (NSS) initiatives, IC organizational structures and processes, and the IC policy development and update process.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to produce concise, thorough, accurate, and high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to adapt to changing customer priorities and mission requirements while working independently or as part of a team.

About the Company

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence, and federal civil sectors.

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include:

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
• Award programs acknowledging employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Pay

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and applicable employment laws. The projected salary range for this position is USD $132,900.00 - USD $207,750.00 per year based on full-time status. For part-time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked.