Risk Assessment Analyst

About the role

Apex Systems is seeking a Cybersecurity Risk & Strategy Advisor/Analyst to join one of our government clients in Alexandria, VA. The role supports Federal Government and Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives focused on cybersecurity governance, risk management, and strategic policy execution, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by providing cybersecurity risk assessments, executive-level communications, and strategic recommendations that inform organizational decision-making. The position requires a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate organizational and operational risk.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of cybersecurity governance, policy, and risk management initiatives.
• Advise leadership on cybersecurity risks, emerging threats, compliance requirements, and strategic priorities.
• Develop executive-level deliverables, including white papers, briefing materials, decision memorandums, reports, correspondence, and strategic communications.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to senior government officials and executive leadership.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders to gather information, facilitate decision-making, and drive cybersecurity initiatives to completion.
• Support cybersecurity program planning, governance activities, and strategic efforts across a complex DoD environment.
• Provide guidance on Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management (ICT-SCRM/C-SCRM) principles, policies, and best practices.
• Analyze cybersecurity policies, directives, frameworks, and standards to assess organizational impacts and recommend actions.
• Support executive staffing actions, task management, and coordination activities for senior leaders.
• Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to resolve issues, track actions, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Public Policy, Business, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting Federal Government or Department of Defense programs.
• Demonstrated experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and analyzing cybersecurity risks.
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity programs, governance structures, and policy environments.
• Experience developing executive-level communications, including memos, briefings, white papers, and leadership correspondence.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience briefing senior leaders, executives, and key stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.

Pay

$60-65/hr

Benefits

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that provide an optional layer of financial protection. The company provides an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program with eligibility to contribute typically within 30 days of start, and a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. For professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure, and offers certification discounts and other perks through associations such as CompTIA and IIBA. A dedicated customer service team for consultants addresses benefits and resource questions, and a certified Career Coach is available.