Policy / Strategy Writer

Policy Strategy Writer

Clearance Level: Must be a US Citizen and eligible to obtain an Secret Clearance

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

Aquila Technology is seeking a Policy Strategy Writer will be responsible for developing and maintaining cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy to support and align with our customers research and development and cybersecurity initiatives.

Must Have

• Degree Level - Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years - Assist with drafting training recommendations and materials as well as delivering training programs
• 2 years - Cyber security related experience
• 7 years - Identify potential compliance issues and recommend policy/procedure changes
• 2 years - Support preparation for audit/review activities
• 2 years - Work with stakeholders to create training strategy and validate training content
• 7 years - Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• 7 years - Authoring and driving communications plans
• 7 years - Building relationships with key stakeholders
• 7 years - Creating presentations for stakeholders, including content aggregation
• 7 years - Creating standardized communication templates, branding, and toolsets
• 7 years - Experience preparing functional and specific support plans to support policy changes/enhancements
• 7 years - Provide policy guidance
• 7 years - Presentation Skills
• 7 years - Strong customer service skills and communication
• 7 years - Strong team communication
• 7 years - Strong Verbal and Written Communication
• 7 years - Writing/Editing
• 7 years - Develop policy, programs, and guidelines for implementation.
• 7 years - Technical Documentation

Core responsibilities include:

• Develop policy, procedures, and guidelines for implementation.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders.
• Review existing and proposed policies with stakeholders.
• Serve on organizational, agency, and interagency policy boards.
• Advocate for adequate funding for cyber training resources, to include both internal and industry-provided courses, instructors, and related materials.
• Promote awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensure sound principles are reflected in the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, statutes, and regulatory documents and integrate into policy.
• Analyze organizational cybersecurity policy.
• Assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies to govern cybersecurity activities.
• Define and integrate current and future mission environments.
• Assist with the design/integration of a cybersecurity strategy that outlines the vision, mission, and goals that align with the organization's strategic plan.
• Draft and publish cyber policy.
• Monitor the rigorous application of cyber policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services.
• Seek consensus on proposed policy changes from stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Provide policy guidance to cyber management, staff, and users.
• Review, conduct, or participate in audits of cybersecurity programs and projects.
• Support the CSO in the formulation of cybersecurity-related policies.

Write instructional materials (e.g., standard operating procedures, production manual) to provide detailed guidance to relevant portion of the workforce.

Required Skills:
BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Political Science, Business Management, Public Administration with cybersecurity experience or related field required with a minimum of seven (7) years of cybersecurity or similar IT work experience.

• Skilled in administrative planning activities, to include preparation of functional and specific support plans, preparing and managing correspondence, and staffing procedures.
• Experienced in preparing plans and related correspondence.
• Ability to determine the validity of technology trend data.
• Ability to develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities.
• Ability to leverage best practices and lessons learned of external organizations and academic institutions dealing with cyber issues.
• Demonstrable experience communicating complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.
• Ability to prepare and present briefings effectively.
• Experience producing technical documentation.

Preferred Skills:

• Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM II baseline certification (e.g. Sec +), or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Work Schedule: should expect to be onsite 1-2 days per week.
Clearance Level: Interim clearance is sufficient for start.
Interview process: will be two rounds: Initial prescreening and then a second round with a wider audience; both via Zoom.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.