Policy and Strategy Analyst SME

Exciting opening for a Policy and Strategy Analyst SME to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. This position is located in Bethesda MD. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

Primary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all of the following:
Be able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies; conducting critical path analysis risk analysis and task dependency analysis; developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents including program architectural artifacts business cases and concept of operations.

Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues
Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC
Understanding of National Security Systems initiatives
Familiarity with the IC policy update process
Familiarity with DNI structure and processes
Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Basic Qualifications:
Active/Current TS/SCI with Polygraph
Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.

Familiarity with IC policies and authorities
Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above
Detail-oriented ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise thorough and accurate
Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities
Experience in ATO process
Experience partnering across the IC
Experience in Risk Management

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.