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Policy Specialist

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Tier One Technologies

Overview

  • Tier One Technologies is seeking a Policy Specialist for our US Government client.
  • This remote contract-to-hire position will be originated in Falls Church, VA.
  • SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

Responsibilities

  • Research, draft, and analyze policies to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs, subject matter experts, industry standards, and organizational goals.
  • Conduct gap analyses against industry frameworks and regulatory requirements, to recommend policy enhancements.
  • Collaborate with security engineers, compliance officers, and business managers to ensure policies are both technically sound and operationally practical.
  • Translate technical security concepts into clear, concise, and accessible documentation for diverse audiences.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to update CISO policies for annual lifecycle updates.
  • Review and contribute to policies and standards for groups outside of CISO.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, law, economics, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of IT related professional experience.
  • 2+ years of technical writing experience in policy analysis or a related role.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and capabilities to perform technical writing.
  • Good working knowledge of NIST CSF and CIS Controls and other relevant security frameworks.
  • Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable language.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Strong research skills, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to lifecycle updates.
  • Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Familiarity with security governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) processes.
  • Must be eligible and able to obtain a sensitive clearance – Position of Public Trust.
  • All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
  • Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
  • Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last 5 years. Military Service excluded.

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