Policy Analyst

at  Precision Solutions

SUMMARY

Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced Cyber Security professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces. Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers’ near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of demonstrated policy and requirements management experience
• Solid understanding of the policy development, analytical tradecraft, and change management process
• Experience working with technical POCs to translate operations concepts, system and product designs, and requirements into developing policy documents
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and coordinating policy requirements across various stakeholders
• Proficient organization and communication skills
• Comfortable with daily client engagement
• Ability to be on-site 60% of the time at a client SCIF located in Washington D.C.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC) and the intel cycle
• Familiarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Experience in policy development and experience providing technical direction and clarification of requirements to data science, data analysis, data engineering, integration, and test teams in a predominantly Agile environment
• Experience working with systems engineering functions including operations concept development, system and product design, requirements management, technical risk management, interface definition, and control
• Knowledge of and experience working in requirements management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, Agile Manager, etc.)
• Policy and Governance experience on a large government software or data analytic development contract

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or related degree program from an Accredited University/School/College

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI is required. Please be aware that onboarding can take 4-6 weeks for this position.

ABOUT US

Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.

As a Policy Analyst, you will interpret business needs and project requirements and select appropriate responses to data and information sharing challenges. You will work with key business stakeholders, IT experts, and subject-matter experts to plan and deliver optimal data solutions for specific use cases. You will also perform non-technical analyses on project issues and help to ensure technical implementations follow data management expectations.

• Interpret business needs and project requirements as it pertains to policy, governance, and data management
• Work with Privacy and Civil Rights / Civil Liberties offices to ensure compliance with oversight responsibilities
• Analyze and select appropriate responses to data and information sharing challenges
• Work with key business stakeholders, IT experts, and subject-matter experts to plan and deliver optimal data governance and policy solutions for specific use cases
• Perform non-technical analyses on project issues and help to ensure technical implementations follow data management expectations
• Occasionally (as needed) support off-hours deployment such as evenings or weekends
• Create and manage product roadmaps that reflect both innovation and growth strategies
• Partner with a government product owner and a product team of 7-8 FTEs
• Develop and maintain artifacts
• Coordinate and document dataflows, capabilities, etc

RESPONSIBILITIES

Our client is seeking a policy and governance professional to execute oversight responsibilities and provide first-class policy management services. The Polcy Analyst will improve governance and quality of policy documents for our clients. Our client has a team that aims to adapt, design, deliver, and integrate advanced technology solutions to improve data sharing, exploitation, and analysis.

As a Policy Analyst, you will interpret business needs and project requirements and select appropriate responses to data and information sharing challenges. You will work with key business stakeholders, IT experts, and subject-matter experts to plan and deliver optimal data solutions for specific use cases. You will also perform non-technical analyses on project issues and help to ensure technical implementations follow data management expectations.

• Interpret business needs and project requirements as it pertains to policy, governance, and data management
• Work with Privacy and Civil Rights / Civil Liberties offices to ensure compliance with oversight responsibilities
• Analyze and select appropriate responses to data and information sharing challenges
• Work with key business stakeholders, IT experts, and subject-matter experts to plan and deliver optimal data governance and policy solutions for specific use cases
• Perform non-technical analyses on project issues and help to ensure technical implementations follow data management expectations
• Occasionally (as needed) support off-hours deployment such as evenings or weekends
• Create and manage product roadmaps that reflect both innovation and growth strategies
• Partner with a government product owner and a product team of 7-8 FTEs
• Develop and maintain artifacts
• Coordinate and document dataflows, capabilities, etc.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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