Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III

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ITA is seeking a Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III to join the team supporting the Department of State in Rosslyn VA.

Please note this opportunity is contingent upon successful contract award expected Spring 2026.

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is responsible for the protection of U.S. personnel official facilities and residences in domestic and overseas locations. This team specifically supports the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures branch responsible for electronic security anti-eavesdropping and protecting diplomatic facilities and personnel from technical threats globally ensuring secure communications and facilities for U.S. diplomacy.

The Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III leads efforts to research evaluate and determine the impact of emerging technologies on established security practices. This role is responsible for updating technical security policies and recommending appropriate countermeasures to address evolving threats. The analyst oversees working groups to develop mitigation strategies and standard operating procedures and advises senior agency security managers and program officials on the implications of new technologies for the protection of people facilities and information. The analyst participates in Department and interagency policy development working groups including the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB). The analyst represents the Office of Security Technology (ST) or the Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE) during the review and generation of Department of State policy Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAM) and Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAH). The analyst also coordinates with subject matter experts to respond to requests from Foreign Service posts for technical security exceptions and provides technical guidance and interpretation of countermeasures-related policies and standards. The analyst is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle including collection management analysis reporting and secure disposition to support policy development and risk management activities.

Travel Requirements: 0-10% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for program coordination.

• Current U.S. Government final Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
• Bachelors degree in security studies management studies or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to understand and explain Intelligence Community standards Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) technical and physical security standards and agency regulations.
• Ability to interact with groups and individuals outside own organization and participate in interagency working groups.
• Strong written electronic and verbal communication skills including technical and report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 products (Word Excel Access Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle including collection management analysis reporting and secure disposition.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and maintain strong attention to detail.

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package including:

• Medical dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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