Sr Policy Analyst

Job Summary

Aptive is seeking a Sr. Policy Analyst with demonstrated experience in Information Security Policy to support compliance with federal laws, regulations, standards, and guidance. Leverage a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience to lead a customer service improvement program for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of Information Security (OIS). The Sr. Policy Analyst works with a team of Cyber Security Specialists, Business and Policy Analysts to assist information security policy programmatic development and support.  This role will support the team to ensure Information Security (IS) policy documentation is accurate. The role will support stakeholder roles and responsibilities, and establishing an overarching policy governance program, assignments may include assistance in the creation and revision of organizational policies, standards, guidance, procedures, and memoranda.

In this role, you will cultivate client relationship building and deliver the key aspects of federal policy analyst. You will creatively approach situations within the larger context of customer experience (CX) and service improvement, think critically about our approach and our work, and suggest new ways to approach our solutions and demonstrate effectiveness.

This position is remote, with limited travel, primarily to Washington D.C. as required (less than 10%) per client request.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to identify and define solution process, scope, status, objectives and timelines (people, process, and technology).
• Conduct research into federal information security policy requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining information security documentation.
• Ensure the quality of project activities and work product and submit all client deliverables.
• Monitor, prioritize, and track policy or cyber security enhancement or review requests.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate cross-functional meetings with business stakeholders and OIS staff.
• Assist and collaborate with the production of documentation, reporting, briefs, meeting materials, analysis, graphics, best practice presentations, benchmark info, interim and final deliverables. 
• Maintain VA central repository as the central point not only for VA policy organization but also support the broader cybersecurity organization.
• Review, analyze and recommend changes to existing VA information security policy documents based on research into current and evolving Federal information security policy requirements.
• Develop policy and guidance documentation, such as standard operating procedures, memoranda, and guideline documents for use by the field in understanding and implementing Departmental cybersecurity policy.
• Collect all new Federal Information Security Policy, Standards and Guidance documents as they are released, review, analyze for recommendations of updates or modifications to existing versions in the document library.
• Assist in conducting an annual review of published VA information security policy for accuracy and compliance.
• Support cyber security training development and execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in policy analysis in the Federal sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively at all levels within an organization
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams, Excel and Word
• Extreme attention to detail
• Experience preparing, editing and reviewing project documentation, reports, briefs, meeting materials, analysis, graphics, best practice presentations, benchmark info, interim and final deliverables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and experienced in working within a diverse team
• Capable self-starter with a drive to get all types of work done and high attention to detail 
• Solid time management skills with ability to adapt as priorities change
• Experience in communicating detailed and technical concepts to a diverse audience
• Ability to work remotely and onsite in Washington, DC. (as requested)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with assessing, aligning and implementing policies within the federal government (or similar industry experience)
• Capability to research, identify, track and advise on emerging cybersecurity technologies, tools, models and directives
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and work well with others
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas, and solutions logically, written, graphically and orally
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues; desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Presentation experience on policy, guidance and standards efforts
• Expert experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for documentation management and maintenance
• Experience in a policy analyst role for a US Government customer
• Experience with Office of Information & Technology (OIT) Office

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.