Appcast

Policy Analyst - Mid Level

Appcast$74K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, International Affairs, Policy, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in policy development aligned with Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) processes; 10+ years may substitute for degree.
  • Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 controls and cybersecurity frameworks.
  • 2+ years of experience in reviewing and analyzing high-level governance documents like directives and Executive Orders.
  • Extensive experience managing policy compendiums, frameworks, and identifying policy gaps.
  • 2+ years of experience coordinating taskers and agency-level support agreements.
  • Active Top Secret SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage policy development and compliance for corporate and cybersecurity policies.
  • Develop compliance checklists for SMEs; ensure effective policy implementation.
  • Conduct gap analyses and support policy revisions with SME insights.
  • Perform independent verification to ensure policy clarity and alignment with external standards.
  • Identify policy gaps and propose solutions to enhance policy frameworks.
  • Support implementation of business process improvements in policy management.
  • Track and report on policy-related metrics and analytics.
  • Analyze documents to identify potential policy conflicts or gaps.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Life insurance provided.
  • Flexible work schedules available.
  • Recognized holidays observed.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Policy Analyst - Mid, advises, assists, leads, manages, and works all policy development, review, coordination, adjudication, promulgation, communication, and compliance in accordance with Customer's Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process. This role supports Subject Matter Expert (SME) development, coordination, and maintenance of all assigned policies, self-inspection checklists, and gap analyses.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Lead, manage, and/or support policy development, review, coordination, and compliance for corporate policies, IT services policies, and cybersecurity/information assurance policies.
  • Lead and support the development of SME self-inspection compliance checklists to ensure policy implementation, monitoring, and tracking.
  • Lead and support SME analysis for gap analysis and policy revisions.
  • Conduct independent verification and validation to ensure policies are clear, fact-based, accurate, and consistent with external guidance and strategic planning.
  • Identify policy gaps and propose appropriate solutions and resolutions to the policy lead.
  • Support the implementation of policy business process improvements.
  • Support the tracking and reporting of policy business analytics, metrics, and performance measures.
  • Support the organization's Cybersecurity Strategy.
  • Analyze internal documents and external issuances (e.g., IC/DoW policy, Executive Orders) to identify policy impacts, conflicts, or gaps.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, International Affairs, Policy, or a related field.
  • Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of demonstrated experience leading, managing, and working policies in accordance with a Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process. In lieu of a degree, 10+ years.
  • Demonstrated understanding of NIST 800-53 controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and high-level cybersecurity policy.
  • At least 24 months of demonstrated experience reviewing and analyzing high-level governance documents (e.g., agency directives, statutes, Executive Orders).
  • Demonstrated experience with extensive knowledge of, and in-depth experience, skill, and expertise in leading, managing, and working policy compendiums, frameworks, strategic planning agendas, rescissions, and gaps.
  • At least 24 months of demonstrated experience tracking and managing formal taskers and coordinating and collaborating on agency-level support agreements.
  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance or higher.


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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2014

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