Policy and Risk Analyst III

Policy and Risk Analyst III

Position Summary: Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III

Location: National Capital Region

Work Posture: On site – Situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.

Travel: 0-10% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for program coordination. Must maintain an active, valid U.S. passport.

Deployment: No

Drug Screening: Yes

Security Clearance: TS with SCI eligibility

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in security studies, management studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Required Experience

• Ability to understand and explain Intelligence Community standards, Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) technical and physical security standards, and agency regulations.
• Ability to interact with groups and individuals outside own organization and participate in interagency working groups.
• Strong written, electronic, and verbal communication skills, including technical and report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and maintain strong attention to detail.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

SANCORP is seeking a Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III to support the Countermeasure Program Division within the United States Department of State. The following are examples of responsibilities:

• The Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III leads efforts to research, evaluate, and determine the impact of emerging technologies on established security practices. This role is responsible for updating technical security policies and recommending appropriate countermeasures to address evolving threats.
• The analyst oversees working groups to develop mitigation strategies and standard operating procedures and advises senior agency security managers and program officials on the implications of new technologies for the protection of people, facilities, and information.
• The analyst participates in Department and interagency policy development working groups, including the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB).
• The analyst represents the Office of Security Technology (ST) or the Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE) during the review and generation of Department of State policy, Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAM), and Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAH).
• The analyst coordinates with subject matter experts to respond to requests from Foreign Service posts for technical security exceptions and provides technical guidance and interpretation of countermeasures-related policies and standards.
• The analyst is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support policy development and risk management activities.

Sancorp Consulting LLC shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Sancorp’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at Sancorp’s sole discretion.

Sancorp Consulting, LLC, is an SDVOSB and SBA 8(a) company seeking highly motivated and qualified professionals and offer an attractive salary and benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, life and Disability Insurance; 401K, and holidays to ensure the highest quality of life for our employees. Please visit our website for more information at [www.sancorpconsulting.com].

Sancorp Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. At Sancorp Consulting, LLC we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

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