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ICF · 19 hours ago

Cybersecurity Planning Strategist (Team Lead) - Clearance Required

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$119K/yr - $202K/yr

7+ years exp

ICF is a mission-driven company focused on improving lives and protecting vital functions through cybersecurity. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Planning Strategist (Team Lead) to oversee a team, facilitate strategic initiatives, and manage programs related to critical infrastructure protection and resilience.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support project and program management for cyber defense planning initiatives in collaboration with industry partners (e.g. developing and maintaining POAMs, project plans, tracking milestones, etc.)

Develop and maintain operational plans and program management plans for strategic initiatives

Support and contribute to engagement with industry partners, including email correspondence, meeting coordination, and in-person/virtual meetings

Support the identification and development of new strategic initiatives by maintaining awareness of client operational activities, trends and publications across the cybersecurity ecosystem, and key feedback and observations by industry partners

Coordinate and facilitate joint cyber defense exercises and training events

Assist in developing incident response plans and procedures

Supporting information sharing initiatives to improve collaboration among stakeholders

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of operational plans and make recommendations for improvement

Coordinate with internal partners to ensure all parties are aligned on actions and expectations

Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities

Supervise and mentor a core team of contract staff

Qualification

Cybersecurity principlesStakeholder engagementProject managementDOD security clearanceConsulting experienceIncident response plansCustomer service orientationMicrosoft Office proficiencyIT policiesCommunication skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsStrategic thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

Active high level DOD security clearance required

U.S. Citizenship required (required by federal government for position)

Ability to travel for client events several times per year

7+ years of relevant experience

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field strongly preferred (cybersecurity, information systems, etc.)

3+ years of experience working as a consultant to a federal government client, ideally in a national security setting

3+ years of experience in a project or program management role developing project plans, tracking milestones, identifying and mitigating risks, and managing a project team

Excellent oral and written communication/briefing skills, including a high level of attention to detail and ability to quality-control internal and external communications and products

Demonstrated customer service orientation with strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Interest in and ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity or IT concepts, policies, and procedures. Industry-standard certifications a plus (CompTIA Sec+, CEH, etc.)

Familiarity with relevant national incident response and coordination policies and relevant structures

Experience working across government and private sector organizations to meet goals and objectives

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Planner, Project, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience with Confluence/Jira is a plus