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Senior Policy and Program Analyst at Obsidian Solutions Group

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: Arlington, Virginia





Job Description:

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Level Experienced
Job Location Arlington - Arlington, VA
Position Type Full Time
Education Level 4 Year Degree
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Travel Percentage Negligible
Job Shift Day
Job Category Government

Senior Policy and Program Analyst

Primary Location: Rosslyn, VA

Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET and must be eligible for SCI access

Must be a U.S. citizen

Job Summary

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is the security and law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of State (the Department). DS is a world leader in international investigations, threat analysis, cyber security, counterterrorism, security technology, and protection of people, property, and information. Its primary mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. The Office of Security Technology (ST) supports the DS mission through the application and use of appropriate technical security countermeasures.

Key Accountabilities


  • Responsible for leading efforts to research, evaluate and determine the impact of technology on established security practices and to update technical security policies and recommend appropriate countermeasures to accommodate changing technologies.

  • Oversees working groups to develop mitigation strategies and standard operating procedures and advises top-level agency security managers and program officials on the potential impact of technologies on the ability to protect people, facilities, and information.

  • Participates in Department and interagency policy development working groups, including the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB). Represents the Office of Security Technology (ST) or the Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE) during the review and generation of Department of State (DoS) policy, Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAM), and Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAH) material.

  • Responsible for working with subject matter experts to coordinate responses to requests from Foreign Service posts for technical security exceptions, and for technical guidance on and the interpretation of countermeasures-related policies and standards.

Knowledge and Skills


  • Must have specific knowledge of the Department of State organizational structure, including Diplomatic Security, Information Resource Management, Overseas Building Operations, and the geographic bureaus.

  • Must have the ability to understand and explain Intelligence Community standards, Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) technical and physical security standards, and agency regulations.

  • Must be able to interact with groups and individuals outside own organization and/or agency and be able to participate in interagency working groups.

  • Must be able to communicate with coworkers and senior managers in written, electronic, and verbal formats and have strong technical and report writing skills.

  • Must be proficient working with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.

  • Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention for detail.

Experience and Education


  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in security studies, management studies, or related fields from an accredited college or university.

  • Must have a current U.S. Government final TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access.

  • Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals

Travel


  • No travel required with this position.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Company Overview

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is a diversified consulting and technology company providing flexible and responsive solutions to federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. Our core domains are overseas and domestic mission support operations, collection/analysis/identification, and information technology. Obsidian Solutions Group is comprised of strategic and operational personnel who provide its clients deep domain expertise across a comprehensive spectrum of skill sets, allowing mission accomplishment and development of long-term capabilities.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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