Cybersecurity Policy Analyst/PMO Consultant

About Hunter Strategy

Hunter Strategy has a unique philosophy to technical project delivery. We treat all our customers like mission partners because they rely on our team to meet their objectives through complex software engineering, cloud operations, and cyber risk management solutions. Hunter Strategy was founded on the premise that IT is 21st century infrastructure - critically important but only instrumentally valuable. Accordingly, our teams look at problems with a single objective: the identification and enablement of the right capability to address the most vexing problems our Mission Partners face. We continue to support our partners' success by leveraging the right technology, with the right plan, and the right team to address tomorrow's challenges today.

The Opportunity:  

Hunter Strategy seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Policy Analyst/Program Management Office Consultant. In this role, you will be directly supporting the Director of DoD CIO Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Operations and the DIB Cybersecurity Program by supporting various projects from concept to completion. This program office requires a judicious application of limited resources to keep the projects on a productive path. That’s why we need you to help ensure success through analysis of requirements and effective communication.

The goal of this position is to assist in implementing and maintaining organizational projects in support of your client’s strategy. You’ll work with key stakeholders to review DoD cybersecurity policy, organizational processes, inter-departmental procedures, and more. You’ll help with tactical planning and execution using resources like Microsoft 365 and regular interactions with Action Officers, Budget Analysts, Cyber Incident SMEs, Policy Analysts, and Contracting Officers.  

The real impact of project management comes from effective communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets customer expectations. At Hunter Strategy, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients, and in this position, you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful national security mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy -- Work with us and ensure our customer accomplishes its program goals.

Location: This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days a week on site at the Mark Center or Pentagon with the customer.

Must Have: 

• 5+ years of experience working in a government environment, DoD preferred
• Impeccable professionalism, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read, comprehend, and deconflict government cybersecurity policies
• Experience serving as an advisor to upper-level government management (GS-14 to SES)
• Experience with general cybersecurity compliance for contractors with DoD contracts, especially FedRAMP, GovCloud and Azure, Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53/800-171, DISA STIG Program, and more.
• Experience supporting the development of program documentation and policies
• Experience planning, coordinating, and developing comprehensive reports to improve the overall execution of programs
• Experience with conducting quantitative or qualitative analysis and evaluation of programs and providing management with information about improving initiatives and strategic plans
• A minimum of an active SECRET clearance, with ability to obtain TOP SECRET (TS/SCI)
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Nice to Have: 

• Cybersecurity certificates such as Security+, CISSP, etc.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity policy and practices as it pertains to DoD contractor companies
• Knowledge of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program and its impact across government entities
• Experience with the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience supporting DoD Program Management Offices