Policy Specialist (Remote)

Policy Specialist

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.