Federal IT Policy Analyst

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Policy Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

IT Governance, IT Policies, Policy Analysis

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

We are seeking a Federal IT Policy Analyst to support federal IT modernization initiatives. This role focuses on compliance, regulatory frameworks, and strategic IT policy development to align with federal security and modernization mandates. The ideal candidate will have experience with IT governance, risk management, and policy analysis.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Conduct policy research and analysis on IT modernization, cybersecurity, and compliance 

• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks aligned with federal regulations (FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, zero trust)  

• Provide strategic and capital planning support for federal IT transformation programs  

• Assess risks, gaps, and conflict resolution strategies for IT initiatives  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices for DevSecOps, data governance, and AI/ML adoption  

• Support change management, training, and IT relationship management for key stakeholders  

• Analyze policy impact on cloud migration, COTS/SaaS integration, and accessibility compliance  

Qualifications:  

• A Bachelors Degree is required

• 5+ years of experience in IT policy analysis, federal compliance, or governance

• Strong knowledge of federal IT policies, including OMB, NIST, and FISMA requirements  

• Experience with cloud policy development (AWS preferred) and zero trust architecture  

• Familiarity with data reporting, business intelligence, and AI/ML applications

• Ability to work in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) and contribute to strategic planning efforts  

Work Environment:  

Fully remote from anywhere in the continental United States, with occasional in-person meetings in Washington, D.C. Employees will operate in a fully remote environment, with occasional in-person meetings in Washington, D.C., depending on project needs. This job is for a contract proposal that is expected to be awarded in June 2025. 

Visa Sponsorship will not be Provided for this Position.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $63,630 - $86,088. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans