(605) Policy Executive/Strategic Planner

Company Summary

Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future. 

Position Description:

The Policy Executive/Strategic Planner will support Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) as a contractor through Arlo Solutions, serving as a key personnel position for cybersecurity and information assurance support services for NSWCPD Code 104. This role is responsible for developing high-level cybersecurity policies, strategic plans, and technical documentation that supports the DoD Information Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation across the organization.

Location: (Onsite) Philadelphia, PA

Clearance:  Active Secret

Responsibilities and/or Success Factors: Policy Development and Strategic Planning 

• Support writing and documenting of high-level policies or strategies for cybersecurity as guided by the Government
• Develop technical documentation such as user manuals, reports, procedures, presentations, proposals, outlines, and summaries
• Create strategic plans aligned with Navy, DoD, and Federal cybersecurity requirements and policies
• Provide consultation, guidance, and portfolio management for systems and software compliance
• Present and explain complex cybersecurity policies and strategies to executives and leadership Program Implementation Support
• Provide support for cybersecurity program activities including development and maintenance of Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Track status of cybersecurity initiatives and provide scheduling for cybersecurity program reviews
• Maintain cybersecurity website content management and document milestones and issues
• Track and respond to cybersecurity data calls per Government guidance
• Provide configuration management and software reengineering consultation to facilitate application consolidation, migration, and retirement Technical Documentation and Communication
• Develop comprehensive technical and strategic documentation that meets established standards
• Provide weekly updates regarding assigned projects and tasks including percentage of completion, concerns/issues
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Translate complex technical requirements into clear policy directives
• Create presentations and final deliverable reports as required per CDRL requirements Governance and Compliance
• Ensure relevant cybersecurity policy and procedural documentation is current and accessible
• Assist in interpretation of patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on risk levels
• Identify alternative information security strategies to address organizational security objectives
• Ensure policy alignment with NAVSEA, DON, and DoD cybersecurity policies
• Support cybersecurity program implementation within the organization's area of responsibility Coordination and Collaboration
• Partner with government project managers to capture key activities and mitigate risks
• Work closely with Information System Security Managers (ISSM) and Information System Security Officers (ISSO)
• Coordinate with programs to resolve findings identified during internal and external reviews
• Facilitate communication between all RMF stakeholders throughout the process \Collaborate with technical teams to ensure practical implementation of policies

Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates: 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or an equivalent science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) degree from an accredited college or university
• Eight (8) years' experience with writing policies, technical documents, strategic plans, designs, cybersecurity operations and procedures, as well as presenting and explaining those products to executives
• Experience with DoD Information Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to present complex information clearly
• Demonstrated experience developing cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Navy and DoD cybersecurity standards, regulations, and guidelines

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Navy cybersecurity programs and processes
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications and DoD cybersecurity instructions
• Experience with eMASS, VRAM, and other DoD cybersecurity systems
• Knowledge of Navy and DoD organizational structure
• Understanding of technical aspects of cybersecurity implementation
• Experience briefing executive leadership on cybersecurity matters

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We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.