PKI Policy and Planning Advisor

The PKI Policy and Planning Advisor will support the Air Force Public Key Infrastructure (AF PKI) Program by developing, aligning, and implementing policies and procedures specific to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) PKI, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines and standards. This role involves providing policy guidance to DAF organizations, analyzing the impact of policy changes on PKI certificates, drafting updates, and participating in DoD and DAF policy teams, such as the Certificate Policy Management Working Group (CPMWG). This role requires a detail-oriented professional with deep knowledge of PKI policies and strong analytical skills. 

Job Duties 

• Policy Development: Develop policies and procedures tailored to DAF’s PKI implementation, aligning with DoD guidelines and standards, including but not limited to CYBERCOM communications, DoD Directives, DoD Instructions, DoD Memorandums, DISA STIGS, NIST FIPS and Special Publications, DoD PKI Policy, CPS, RPS, DAF Instructions, and DAF Manuals. 
• Guidance and Support: Provide policy guidance and implementation support to DAF organizations, system owners, application owners, and other stakeholders as required, ensuring adherence to all applicable DoD, DAF, and related policies. 
• Policy Impact Analysis: Analyze the impact of changes in existing policies, directives, instructions, guidance, and emerging capabilities on DoD and DAF PKI certificates, delivering a Policy and Guidance Analysis Report to the Government with technical and strategic guidance (e.g., configuration, implementation, certificate validation recommendations). 
• Policy Updates: Draft DoD and DAF policy updates as requested, supporting Government meetings to review, update, and submit recommendations to DoD and DAF PKI policy and practice statements. 
• Collaboration: Participate in DoD and DAF policy teams and working groups (e.g., Certificate Policy Management Working Group), contributing expertise and coordinating with team members to advance PKI policy objectives. 
• DoD PKI Alignment: Collaborate with DoD PKI authorities to ensure DAF PKI practices align with overarching DoD PKI policies and initiatives, maintaining consistency and compliance. 
• Inter-Agency Collaboration: Engage in inter-agency efforts to improve PKI interoperability and security across the DoD, occasionally involving commercial entities to support these objectives. 

Required Qualifications 

• Policy Experience: Proven experience developing and implementing policies and procedures within a DoD environment, with a focus on cybersecurity or PKI systems. 
• PKI Policy Knowledge: In-depth understanding of DoD and DAF PKI-related policies, including CYBERCOM communications, DoD Directives, DoD Instructions, DoD Memorandums, DISA STIGS, NIST FIPS and Special Publications, DoD PKI Policy, CPS, RPS, DAF Instructions, and DAF Manuals. 
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to assess policy impacts on PKI certificates and provide detailed analysis and recommendations in written reports. 
• Collaboration: Capability to work effectively within DoD and DAF policy teams and working groups, contributing to policy development and review processes. 
• Security Clearance: Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret clearance, with all employees cleared to at least Secret by the contract start date of June 1, 2025. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• DAF PKI Experience: Prior experience working with DoD or DAF PKI policy teams, enhancing familiarity with specific PKI implementation and compliance needs. 
• Certificate Expertise: Knowledge of certificate validation, configuration, and implementation recommendations within a PKI context. 
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or DoD 8570/8140-approved Information Assurance certifications (e.g., IAT Level II or higher). 
• Technical Writing: Exceptional skills in drafting policy documents, updates, and analysis reports tailored to Government standards. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Background providing policy guidance to diverse stakeholders, including system and application owners, within a DoD environment.