Senior Policy and Program Analyst

Description

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a Senior Policy and Program Analyst to support the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is the security and law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of State (the Department). DS is a world leader in international investigations, threat analysis, cyber security, counterterrorism, security technology, and protection of people, property, and information. Its primary mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. The Office of Security Technology (ST) supports the DS mission through the application and use of appropriate technical security countermeasures.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with subject matter experts to prepare, coordinate and track responses to requests from Foreign Service posts for technical security exceptions, and for technical guidance on and the interpretation of countermeasures-related policies and standards. 
• Responsible for leading efforts to research, evaluate, and determine the impact of technology on established security practices and assist in updating technical security policies and recommending appropriate countermeasures to accommodate changing technologies.  
• Participates in working groups to develop mitigation strategies and standard operating procedures and will advise top level agency security managers and program officials on the potential impact of technologies on the ability to protect people, facilities, and information. 
• Responsible for recommending new and improved methods for enhancing the effectiveness of countermeasures programs through the applications of evolving security technologies. 

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to understand and explain Intelligence Community standards, Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) technical and physical security standards, and agency regulations.
• Must have experience interpreting and writing policy.
• Must have specific knowledge of the Department of State organizational structure, including Diplomatic Security, Information Resource Management, Overseas Building Operations, and the geographic bureaus.
• Must be able to interact with groups and individuals outside own organization and/or agency. 
• Must be able to participate in interagency working groups.  
• Must be able to communicate to coworkers and senior managers in written, electronic, and verbal formats and have strong technical and report writing skills.
• Must be proficient working with SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. 
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team. Must be self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Must have a strong attention for detail and be able to multi-task efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Shift: Monday – Friday 
• Normal office environment

Travel

• N/A

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.