Policy Analyst Mid

TULK is a boutique strategic technology and management consulting firm supporting U.S. Federal Government, Defense, Intelligence Community, and National Security customers. Our cleared teams help mission organizations operate, communicate, analyze, plan, and execute in dynamic environments. TULK offers a tailored benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible work schedules where permitted by the customer, performance and referral bonuses, technology support, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), and professional development support. About the Work The Policy Analyst - Mid, advises, assists, leads, manages, and works all policy development, review, coordination, adjudication, promulgation, communication, and compliance in accordance with NGAÕs Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process. This role supports Subject Matter Expert (SME) development, coordination, and maintenance of all assigned policies, self-inspection checklists, and gap analyses. Your Duties Lead, manage, and/or support policy development, review, coordination, and compliance for corporate policies, IT services policies, and cybersecurity/information assurance policies. Lead and support the development of SME self-inspection compliance checklists to ensure policy implementation, monitoring, and tracking. Lead and support SME analysis for gap analysis and policy revisions. Conduct independent verification and validation to ensure policies are clear, fact-based, accurate, and consistent with external guidance and strategic planning. Identify policy gaps and propose appropriate solutions and resolutions to the policy lead. Support the implementation of policy business process improvements. Support the tracking and reporting of policy business analytics, metrics, and performance measures. Support the organization’s Cybersecurity Strategy. Analyze internal documents and external issuances (e.g., IC/DoW policy, Executive Orders) to identify policy impacts, conflicts, or gaps. Required Skills and Experience U.S. citizenship is required. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Some positions may require additional accesses, SCI eligibility, or successful completion of a Counterintelligence-scope polygraph process as directed by the customer. Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, International Affairs, Policy, or a related field. Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of demonstrated experience leading, managing, and working policies in accordance with a Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process. In lieu of a degree, 10+ years. Demonstrated understanding of NIST 800-53 controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and high-level cybersecurity policy. At least 24 months of demonstrated experience reviewing and analyzing high-level governance documents (e.g., agency directives, statutes, Executive Orders). Demonstrated experience with extensive knowledge of, and in-depth experience, skill, and expertise in leading, managing, and working policy compendiums, frameworks, strategic planning agendas, rescissions, and gaps. At least 24 months of demonstrated experience tracking and managing formal taskers. At least 24 months of demonstrated experience in coordinating and collaborating on agency-level support agreements. What We Value Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in support of national security missions. Strong communication, organization, and follow-through. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with government, contractor, and mission partners. A practical, mission-focused approach to solving problems and improving outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr TULK | Swift·Wise·Counsel