Job Title: Policy and Strategy Writer
Location: Lexington, MA (Onsite 1-2 days/week)

Background:
This team's overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to the company’ mission of development of game-changing technology in support of national security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats.

The Cyber Policy and Strategic Planner will develop and maintain cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy to support and align with the organization’s research, development, and cybersecurity initiatives.

Reponsibilities:
• Develop policy, procedures, and guidelines for implementation.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders.
• Review existing and proposed policies with stakeholders.
• Serve on organizational, agency, and interagency policy boards.
• Advocate for adequate funding for cyber training resources, including both internal and industry-provided courses, instructors, and related materials.
• Promote awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensure sound principles are reflected in the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, statutes, and regulatory documents and integrate into policy.
• Analyze organizational cybersecurity policy.
• Assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies to govern cybersecurity activities.
• Define and integrate current and future mission environments.
• Assist with the design/integration of a cybersecurity strategy that outlines the vision, mission, and goals that align with the organization's strategic plan.
• Draft and publish cyber policy.
• Monitor the rigorous application of cyber policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services.
• Seek consensus on proposed policy changes from stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Provide policy guidance to cyber management, staff, and users.
• Review, conduct, or participate in audits of cybersecurity programs and projects.
• Support the CSO in the formulation of cybersecurity-related policies.
• Write instructional materials (e.g., standard operating procedures, production manual) to provide detailed guidance to relevant portions of the workforce.

Required:
• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Political Science, Business Management, Public Administration with cybersecurity experience or related field required with a minimum of seven (7) years of cybersecurity or similar IT work experience.
• Skilled in administrative planning activities, including preparation of functional and specific support plans, preparing and managing correspondence, and staffing procedures.
• Experienced in preparing plans and related correspondence.
• Ability to determine the validity of technology trend data.
• Ability to develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities.
• Ability to leverage best practices and lessons learned by external organizations and academic institutions dealing with cyber issues.
• Demonstrable experience communicating complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.
• Ability to prepare and present briefings effectively.
• Experience producing technical documentation.

Preferred Skills:
• Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM II baseline certification (e.g. Sec +) or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire

Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Policy/Strategy Writer