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Cybersecurity Program Office Analyst 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 support our defense systems, we need strategic policy development. That’s why we need a strategic planning specialist like you with the expertise required to analyze the policies that determine our cyber resilience. As a cyber strategic planning specialist on our team, you’ll lead the assessment of current cyber policies, the coverage of those policies, and areas of risks. You’ll evaluate how policies stack up to regulations, best practices, and industry standards. As you guide your client through understanding acceptable risk and availability, you’ll advance the development of a strategic cyber roadmap. You’ll work to ensure the client operates securely as they navigate an evolving IT environment. Work with us as we secure our nation’s critical systems through strategic cyber policy. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: • 10+ years of experience with services for the federal government or federal advising within a professional environment • Experience drafting executive or senior-level correspondence or material to support decision-making • Experience assisting with drafting technical documents, including technical policies and strategies, at the organization-level • Experience in cybersecurity or information assurance • Experience supporting federal organizations, including performing Action Officer duties and utilizing staffing processes or tools • Experience facilitating meetings such as working groups or conferences, including preparing agendas, coordinating logistics, documenting minutes, and following up on action items • Knowledge of Department of Defense cybersecurity programs • Secret clearance • Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: • Experience with NIST SP 800 series publications such as 800-37, 800-53, 800-171, 800-171A, or 800-172 • Experience with organizational risk management or supply chain due diligence • Experience with intelligence analysis or risk analysis, including assessing threats, vulnerabilities, and operational impacts in support of decision-making processes • Ability to effectively apply NIST SP 800 series concepts and requirements in both technical and strategic discussions • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills • Possession of excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills • Advanced Cybersecurity Certification such as CCISO, SecurityX, CASP+, CCSP, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, or GSLC 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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. • Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. • Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role. • Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.

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Cybersecurity Program Office Analyst The Opportunity:
Work with us as we secure our nation’s critical systems through strategic cyber policy.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
10+ years of experience with services for the federal government or federal advising within a professional environment
Experience drafting executive or senior-level correspondence or material to support decision-making
Experience assisting with drafting technical documents, including technical policies and strategies, at the organization-level
Experience in cybersecurity or information assurance
Experience supporting federal organizations, including performing Action Officer duties and utilizing staffing processes or tools
Experience facilitating meetings such as working groups or conferences, including preparing agendas, coordinating logistics, documenting minutes, and following up on action items
Knowledge of Department of Defense cybersecurity programs
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Experience with NIST SP 800 series publications such as 800-37, 800-53, 800-171, 800-171A, or 800-172
Experience with organizational risk management or supply chain due diligence
Experience with intelligence analysis or risk analysis, including assessing threats, vulnerabilities, and operational impacts in support of decision-making processes
Ability to effectively apply NIST SP 800 series concepts and requirements in both technical and strategic discussions
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possession of excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Advanced Cybersecurity Certification such as CCISO, SecurityX, CASP+, CCSP, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, or GSLC Certification
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.

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