(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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