Guidehouse · 1 week ago
Cyber Policy Advisor - Associate Director
US - VA, Arlington
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expGuidehouse is a consulting firm focused on cybersecurity and risk management, and they are seeking a Cyber Policy Advisor at the Associate Director level. This role involves shaping and implementing cybersecurity policy across federal environments, translating federal mandates into actionable strategies, and overseeing project management and personnel development.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of cybersecurity policies aligned with EO 14028, OMB guidance, CISA directives, and NIST frameworks
Advise executive leadership (CISO, CIO, CDO) and interagency partners on cyber policy strategies and risk posture
Serve as liaison between policy teams and technical implementation groups to ensure seamless translation of policy into operational controls
Integrate ZTA principles in accordance with NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-207, DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture and Zero Trust Capability Execution Roadmap, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) Zero Trust Maturity Model into policy initiatives
Ensure policy and strategy adheres to federal cybersecurity standards and requirements, including FISMA, and NIST Special Publications (especially SP 800-53, SP 800-137, SP 800-60, SP 800-53, SP 800-171 and SP 1800-39A)
Define and monitor KPIs, maturity models, and compliance metrics to measure policy effectiveness and risk reduction
Provide thought leadership through participation in industry forums, conferences, and publications
Mentor and develop cyber policy specialists, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DOD security clearance
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of TEN (10) years of experience leading cyber projects INCLUDING SEVEN (7) years of supervisory or managerial experience
Comprehensive understanding of Federal Information Technology (IT)/security and privacy procedures and techniques
Ability to influence a data-driven mindset and drive a culture of collaboration, innovation, and best practices
Demonstrated ability to source and lead the formation and execution of successful partnerships between and across major stakeholders including technology partners and business end-users
Experience leading a team of cyber, data and IT specialists across a variety of functions to establish and deliver capabilities at the scale and pace necessary to enable the cyber and zero trust strategy initiatives
Experience with creation, coordination, and execution of evidence-based policy initiatives
Preferred
Master's Degree
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Change Management Practitioner (CMP)
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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