TS/SCI | Hybrid | 5 Yrs | Feb/Mar Start

ACES is seeking a Cybersecurity Budget Expert to support DoD CIO. Hybrid Work requires ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE on 5 Year Contract starting in Feb/Mar at offices in the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. Work involves implementation of the DoD Fulcrum IT Advancement Strategy, enhance cybersecurity practices, and support decision-making processes across the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) lifecycle. Email resume to info@ACESGroup.com

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI
• Education/Experience:  Masters degree in field related to tasking with 10 years related experience.
• Technical: Experience in cybersecurity policy, strategy development, and acquisition lifecycle processes within the DoD or a similar organization. Ability to analyze and develop comprehensive financial plans and budgets. Advanced expertise in PPBE processes, cybersecurity risk management frameworks (RMF), and data analytics.

STRUCTURE

• Contract Length: 5 years
• Work Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA
• Telework: In office 2-3 days per week/as required rest telework
• Start Date: Feb/Mar 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the DoD Fulcrum IT Advancement Strategy by analyzing missions, objectives, finance, and resource allocations to create transparent, actionable Program Objective Memorandum (POM) plans.
• Provide analysis of Cyber budgets, develop future budget estimates, and ensure compliance with DoD CIO budget certification processes.
• Assist in developing and modifying Cyber Cost Models and strategies. Attend and support program and portfolio reviews for Cybersecurity investments.
• Offer expertise on integration of cybersecurity in funding programs, lifecycle documents, and investment strategies, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Develop and evaluate cybersecurity capability statements for incorporation into DoD programming guidance.
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing cybersecurity strategies aligned with DoD CIO priorities.
• Provide expertise in the development of policies, manuals, and instructions to improve security engineering and cyber defense across DoD networks.
• Support international and regional cooperation initiatives through outreach and awareness activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to update Knowledge Services (KS), ensuring alignment with cybersecurity metrics and controls.
• Support enterprise-wide decision structures for cybersecurity risk management (RMF), including the migration from DIACAP to RMF.
• Assist in managing DoD CIO FISMA/Cyber Hygiene working groups, drafting meeting minutes, action items, and logistical support.
• Provide analytical support for Insider Threat initiatives, including development of mitigation strategies and integration with national-level directives.
• Support the development and sustainment of Cybersecurity Scorecards and priority risk area monitoring to improve DoD cybersecurity practices.
• Analyze IA technology for integration into the defense acquisition process, ensuring alignment with DoD CIO requirements.
• Serve as a liaison with key stakeholders to address cybersecurity engineering, technology, and operational issues.
• Provide program management expertise for the integration of IA technologies and acquisition guidance.
• Support working group facilitation, material preparation, and meeting documentation for integrating cybersecurity into acquisition and operations.
• Assist in outreach efforts to promote cybersecurity awareness and education within DoD.