Policy and Program Analyst

Parsons • Arlington, VA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Policy and Program Analyst to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

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.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Must have a current U.S. Government final TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access.
Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals.
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 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.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Experience with the Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:

$70,500.00 - $123,400.00

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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