Cyber Policy Analyst - Clear Ridge Defense

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a Subject Matter Expert I - Cyber Policy Analyst for a position in the Fort Meade, MD area.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a DoD client's subject matter expert, SME specializing in analyzing cyberspace strategy, policy, and doctrine issuances. 
• Conduct research, analysis, and coordination of strategy, policy, doctrine, and campaign assessments for Cyberspace Operations at the National, DoD, Service, and Command levels. 
• Apply expertise to executive-level projects and analyze and assess future strategies, policies, and doctrines governing Cyberspace Operations. 
• Provide analytical support for interagency and coalition policy formulations on cyberspace issues, ensuring authorities, concerns, and client equities are accurately represented.

Required Experience:

• 10 years of experience as a policy analyst
• Experience with conducting research and analysis and contributing to the coordination of strategy, policy, and doctrine for military operations
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• BA or BS degree

Preferred Experience:

• Experience as a policy SME, specializing in cyberspace strategy, policy, and doctrine issuances
• Ability to analyze reports and briefings on strategy, policy, and doctrine activities
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• MA or MS degree in National Security Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence or Military History 

Additional Information

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Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

• Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
• Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
• Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
• Competitive and Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) / Leave
• 10 Paid Federal Holidays
• $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
• Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
• Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.
• Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
• Free financial advising from qualified experts
• Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
• One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $5,000 per referral OR $250/mo indefinitely, with no limit to number of referrals
• Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
• Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events

CRD fully supports Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:

$118,000 - $162,000 / year

 
Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range:

• The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts.
• The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
• The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
• Annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
• If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
• If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
• If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
• If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.