Job Description
Cyber Policy Writer
The Opportunity:
When our country’s cybersecurity is on the line, simply reacting is not enough—we need a plan. And when that plan needs to protect information technology infrastructure, we need strategic policy development. That’s why we need you, a security and policy specialist with the skills to analyze the policies that determine our cyber resilience.
As a Cyber Policy Writer on our team, you’ll assess the client’s current cyber policies and artifacts, the coverage of policies and procedures, and areas of gaps or risks. You’ll audit how policies stack up to Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) controls and assessment procedures, STIG security vulnerabilities, and Risk Management Framework and NIST policies. You’ll work with the client to help them document secure operations as they navigate an evolving IT environment.
Work with us as we protect the client’s IT infrastructure through strategic cyber policy development.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience using Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
2+ years of experience with cybersecurity or policy support
Experience translating technical concepts into policy statements
Experience working with technical subject matter experts
Knowledge of existing federal cybersecurity policies and guidance, including the NIST 800 series
Ability to analyze existing documentation and understand relationships to new policy requirements
Ability to assist with final-version policy documents, ensuring consistent style and format
Ability to conduct analysis of existing guidance and directive documentation to identify overlaps, gaps, and seams between policies and guidance and provide recommendations for revisions, updates, resolution, or rescission
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
Experience using Army eMASS
Experience using a STIG viewing tool such as EvalSTIG or STIGViewer
Experience using SharePoint Libraries for document repository
Ability to pay strict attention to detail
Possession of excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s degree
Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Information Security Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.