Cyber Workforce Analyst at Anser – Alexandria, Virginia
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About This Position
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.
Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Cyber Workforce Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role you will focus on on analyzing, developing, and integrating cyber workforce policies, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into DoD strategic initiatives.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Conduct research and specialized analyses of cyber workforce policies, plans, and processes
- Support development, revision, and staffing of DoD Directives, Instructions, and other policy issuances
- Integrate cyber workforce policies, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into strategic plans and initiatives
- Review, draft responses, and develop recommendations for the DoD CIO on legislative proposals related to Cyber Excepted Service, Cyber Workforce, and other key CIO initiatives
- Coordinate policy documents and recommendations with DoD Legislative Affairs, Military Services, and Component stakeholders
- Provide expertise to inform leadership decisions regarding workforce planning and policy implementation
- Support assessment and monitoring of workforce program effectiveness
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Facilitate policy updates and ensure compliance with DoD Directives and Instructions
- Contribute to the planning and analysis of workforce initiatives to enhance cyber capabilities
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelors degree in a related field such as Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Public Policy, Human Resources/Organizational Leadership, or related disciples.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber workforce policy, governance, strategy development, or integration of workforce programs within a government or defense organization
- Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in Excel and Outlook
- Experience with Teams and SharePoint development and management
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.