COMPANY OVERVIEW:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the Department of Defense (DoD) in the National Capital Region. Successful candidates will be an organized self-starter capable of performing tasks without the need for constant oversight and experience successfully working in a team environment. Assist government personnel by developing and implementing policy and guidance regarding development, acquisition, systems security engineering, resilience of key cyber terrain that is resident in cyber capabilities, weapon systems, mission platforms, Defense Critical Infrastructure, and the Defense Industrial Base. Key duties will include:

• Engage and coordinate with heads of DoD components and agencies
• Assign roles & responsibilities, integrate and track activities to completion, provide updates and status in written, verbal, and briefing form
• Provide integration support across the cyber domain and investment portfolio through critical path and mission analyses
• Provide technical and analytic support to perform assessments of mission platforms, weapons systems, mission platforms, Defense Critical Infrastructure, and the Defense Industrial Base
• Provide analytic support related to the current cyber acquisition environment and capability development, to include supporting processes and initiatives; develop policy, identify/recommended policy improvements related to the cyber capability development, resiliency, and acquisition
• Support enforcement and assessment of compliance with DoD guidance, mandates, and standards, technology insertion performance, scalability, risk mitigation plans, resource change proposals, and interoperability
• Develop positions and courses of action impacting cyberspace operations across the Department
• Establish and maintain relationships within the DoD cyber community to enhance the strategic objectives of Cyber Acquisition
• Attend and support DoD governance councils, working group meetings, conferences and events, and assist DASD in representing cyber acquisition equities
• Inform appropriate organizations and personnel of new and significant cyber trends
• Provide status updates, reports, and or briefings related to the common framework for acquiring cyberspace operations capabilities
• Formally staff policy, guidance, and other products; adjudicate comments leveraging established relationships
• Attend and support DoD governance councils, working group meetings, and conferences and events
• Prepare and package executive/principal level decisions

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in related field and 7 years of related, relevant experience

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Top Secret/SCI clearance required at date of hire
• Understand how to perform Conduct of Program Protection Plan Analysis
• Ability to support development of Cybersecurity Handbooks /Guidance
• Demonstrated ability to develop executive level briefings and deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to prepare policy, point papers, technical reviews, guidance, white papers, congressional inquiries, and other documents for senior- level officials
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels across the Department of Defense
• Basic knowledge of missions, roles and responsibilities, and relationships across the Department of Defense
• Basic knowledge of relationships and interdependencies between IT, cyberspace operations, and cybersecurity
• Understand operational and functional requirements of Weapons Systems and Industrial Control Systems (CS) to support the Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework process
• Experience with ICS standards and regulations such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NERC-CIP, and NEI 08-09
• Experience with DoD Instructions relevant to Cyber Security such as 8500, 8510, and 8530
• Ability to comprehend designs, protocols, and architecture configurations of Weapon Systems and ICS and develop strategies for comprehensive countermeasures
• Experience with COCOM level exercises and basic principles of wargaming
• Experience with NIST Special Publication 800-171 (Rev 1): Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations
• Experience with DFARS 252.204-7012: Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
• Experience with DFARS 242.239-7010: Cloud Computing Services
• Experience with DFARS 252.204-7009: Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information
• Experience working with/on OSD, Joint Staff, or Service level staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• A history of supporting successful projects

DISCLAIMER:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.