DoW CIO Cyber Workforce Development Expert

TS/SCI Clearance Required

The Cyber Workforce Development Expert supports the DoW CIO Workforce Innovation Directorate (WID) in advancing enterprise-wide cyber workforce capabilities. This role leads to the development implementation and continuous improvement of the DoW Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) workforce policies and training strategies to ensure a highly skilled mission-ready cyber workforce. The position requires deep expertise in workforce development cyber training and certification alignment and organizational transformation within complex DoD environments. Please call or email today if interested ( / ).

OPPORTUNITY

Contract Length: 5 years - have been supporting client for over 15 years.

Work Location: Onsite at Mark Center (Arlington VA)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in a technical field with 10 years in relevant field experience

Start Date: May/June 2026

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead development revision and publication of DoW Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) content in coordination with DoW CIO and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop and refine role-based terminal learning objectives (TLOs) aligned to mission requirements and evolving cyber work roles.
• Research analyze and define cyber workforce qualification requirements ensuring alignment with industry standards and emerging best practices.
• Provide subject matter expertise to validate workforce development methodologies training content and certification pathways.
• Develop strategic recommendations and implementation materials supporting enterprise cyber workforce frameworks and initiatives.
• Conduct environmental scans and market research to assess cyber workforce tools assessments and capabilities for DoW applicability.
• Support development and execution of cyber workforce education training and exchange programs including rotational and interagency initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to draft and revise cyber workforce policies guidance documents and communications products.
• Facilitate access to training programs certifications and experiential learning opportunities to enhance workforce readiness and adaptability.
• Engage with academic institutions Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) and Senior Military Colleges (SMC) to strengthen DoW workforce pipelines and partnerships.
• Support workforce development program implementation and administration leveraging lessons learned to scale across the enterprise.
• Participate in interagency and international working groups maintaining awareness of emerging cyber workforce trends and standards.
• Conduct risk threat and vulnerability assessments of workforce-related systems and platforms to evaluate security posture and effectiveness of controls.
• Apply expertise in security planning risk analysis and risk management across systems and domains in alignment with SLA requirements.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting cyber workforce development workforce policy or DoD human capital initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with DCWF NICE Framework or similar workforce frameworks.
• Experience developing training programs certification pathways or workforce qualification standards.
• Strong understanding of DoD cyber workforce policies workforce planning and organizational development principles.
• Experience supporting senior leadership with briefings policy recommendations and strategic workforce initiatives.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks (RMF) cybersecurity principles and system security assessment processes.
• Ability to lead complex efforts manage multiple priorities and provide technical guidance across teams.