Overview:
Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL; and Tupelo, MS.

Mission:

As a member of the NGA DEFENDER Cross Domain Governance team, the contractor supports the Cross Domain Support Office which governs delivery of cross domain capabilities at mission speed, defends NGA's classified networks, enables federated cross domain services, and develops cross domain expertise throughout NGA. The Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner shall support the development and maintenance of a Government approved NGA Cross Domain Strategic Plan that includes an Enterprise Cross Domain Service (ECDS) Provider Roadmap, NGA Cross Domain Consolidation Plan, and CDSO Communications Plan. The Contractor shall support the development, maintenance, and implementation of a Government approved Cross Domain Support Office Governance Concept of Operations (CONOPS) with a common, reusable framework for governing all Cross Domain systems in NGA, to include, but not limited to: Standardized Rule Sets for Cross Domain Data Flows and a Cross Domain Filter Policy Catalog and Repository. The contractor helps to develop and maintain cybersecurity plans, strategy and policy to support and align with organizational cybersecurity initiatives and regulatory compliance. The Contractor shall develop, review, update, and coordinate cybersecurity policies and formal NGA policy taskers, and deliver a capability that allows customers to manipulate data from the NGA Information Assurance Requirements Catalog (IARC) based on program requirements. This position is available immediately and supports the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) offsite in a contractor facility in the National Capitol Region (NCR) near NGA headquarters in Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities:

The Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner shall support the CIO in the formulation of cyber-related policies and analyze organizational cyber policy. This includes developing policy, programs, and guidelines for implementation and establishing and maintaining communication channels with stakeholders. The contractor shall assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies to govern cyber activities.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Review and update policies and provide review and comments on internal policies.
• Develop, coordinate, update, and maintain NGA Cybersecurity Directives, Instructions, and Manuals and ensure consistency with applicable law, Federal regulations, and relevant IC and DoD policies.
• Review, comment, and provide impact assessments of new or revised National, IC, and DoD policies, processes, directives, and guidance.
• Advocating for adequate funding for cyber training resources, to include both internal and industry-provided courses, instructors, and related materials.
• Ensuring that cyber workforce management policies and processes comply with legal and organizational requirements regarding equal opportunity, diversity, and fair hiring/employment practices.
• Promoting awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensuring sound principles are reflected in the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, statutes, and regulatory documents and integrate into policy.
• Draft, staff, and publish cyber policy and seek consensus on proposed policy changes from stakeholders.
• Review, conduct, or participate in audits of cyber programs and projects.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, network security methodologies, and risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Experience with laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
• Expertise with assessing the impact of cyber threats and vulnerabilities and the potential impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Ability to translate the organization's core business/mission processes as related to policy.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, statutes (e.g., in Titles 10, 18, 32, 50 in U.S. Code), Presidential Directives, executive branch guidelines, and/or administrative/criminal legal guidelines and procedures.
• Exposure to external organizations and academic institutions with cyber focus (e.g., cyber curriculum/training and Research & Development).
• Higher level degree preferred
• TS/SCI eligible, subject to CI Polygraph.
• IAT, IAM, or IASAE Level 3

Desired/Preferred Skills

• Ability to conduct administrative planning activities, to include preparation of functional and specific support plans, preparing and managing correspondence, and staffing procedures.
• Prepare plans and related correspondence and develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities.
• Determine the validity of technology trend data.
• Ability to leverage best practices and lessons learned of external organizations and academic institutions dealing with cyber issues.
• Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.