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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 9 hours ago

IT Policy and Risk Management Strategist - 26582

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$96K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a skilled IT Policy and Risk Management Strategist to support their Warfare Systems Business Group. This role involves leading initiatives to drive compliance and efficiency across IT operations, providing strategic consulting and guidance in IT policy, compliance, and risk management.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure a comprehensive understanding of existing regulatory requirements and continuously monitors industry trends to anticipate the impact of new regulatory requirements

Inventory, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and related governance artifacts across the IT domain

Research, analyze, and interpret complex laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance (e.g., FISMA, PRA, Section 508, NIST frameworks) to inform policy development and updates

Draft, revise, and review IT policy and procedure documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and effective communication of policy intent and nuances

Collaborate with the Senior IT Policy & Risk Management Strategist to translate strategic risk and compliance priorities into actionable policies, standards, and implementation guidance

Provide expert analysis and recommendations on policy implications, identifying gaps, ambiguities, or conflicts in existing documentation. Support policy issuance processes, including coordination with stakeholders, version control, and communication of changes to affected parties

Assist in compliance assessments by providing policy interpretation, evidence collection, and documentation support

Establish and operationalize IT policy communication and maintenance programs

Develop tools and resources, including policy socialization plans, issuance reference guides, checklists, and templates, to assist IM&T personnel in creating and maintaining IT policies and procedures

Qualification

IT policy developmentRegulatory compliancePolicy draftingRisk managementAnalytical skillsSharePointDHS Section 508 TrainingTeam collaborationAttention to detailWriting skillsCommunication skills

Required

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience

Requires deep knowledge of IT policy development lifecycle

Proven experience in policy drafting in federal or highly regulated environments, and a thorough understanding of relevant laws and regulations

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment are essential

Strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to clearly communicate complex policy concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Clearance: Must have and maintain an active secret security clearance

Preferred

Ability to maintain a network with key players influencing regulatory development

Ability to incorporate new information back into agency standard operating procedures, forms, and/or training materials

Manage regulatory intelligence information to facilitate efficient use and re-use of information and analyses

Be able to build out and maintain a centralized SharePoint policy portal to provide IT and agency personnel with access to IT policies, guidance, templates, and related policy-development resources

DHS Section 508 Training Certificate