Policy Analyst

ICF is seeking a Policy Analyst to join our team supporting the Critical Technology Protection (CTP) directorate at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The role is based at the client site in Quantico, VA. The requirement areas are:

• Review policies related to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Accreditation within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the entire federal government

• Review policies related to foreign ownership, control, and influence (FOCI) and mitigation strategies within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the entire federal government

• Comprehend all applicable DoD regulations, compliance-based standards, and National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements

• Assist in drafting and editing documents related to federal agency rulemakings

• Develop recommendations and courses of action to comply with policy requirements within mandated deadlines

• Synthesize information from policy documents, literature, and other technical reports

• Provide verbal and written progress updates to project staff as well as regularly required reporting statistics

• Analyze data captured after implementing policy changes and generating reports to show compliance

• Advise, counsel, and instruct the Enterprise Security Operations (ESO) chief and DCSA senior leadership about new or upcoming policy changes

• Advise, counsel, and instruct the Mitigation Strategy Unit (MSU) chief and DCSA senior leadership about new or upcoming policy changes

• Possess strong technical writing capabilities

More generally, this role may involve any from among the following activities:

• Attend designated meetings as required to assist with various portfolio and program needs; take notes and transcribe minutes of these meetings and update DCSA leads as necessary

• Provide logistical assistance related to organizing meetings (including calendar management)

• Create a wide variety of documents to include reports, spreadsheets, presentations, rationale justifications, and other interoffice/interagency communications and corporate correspondence

• Assist with developing Job Aids/Training Resources for internal and external users

• Assist in business process reviews and development

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years’ experience supporting Government agencies as an Action Officer, Policy Analyst, or Program Analyst

• Active DoD High Level Security Clearance

Working at ICF

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination:  EEO is the law and  Pay Transparency Statement.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$85,153.00 - $144,760.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)