Cyber Policy Analyst

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

We are looking for dynamic, flexible and adaptive cyber policy analysts to support the U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Chief Information Officer. The successful candidate will have a background that includes Cyber Risk Assessment and demonstrated Information Assurance experience. Duties include cyber policy development and working group support across a range of topics, including Cloud Computing. Candidates must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and team-focused, with demonstrably strong interpersonal, research, and critical thinking skills.  The ability to write succinctly and manage deadlines will be paramount.

Strong candidates should also possess a combination of the following:

• Familiarity with DOD Cyber Risk Assessment approaches.
• Experience examining technical architecture and applying risk assessments in a DOD context.

• Review submitted Exception to Policy (E2P) applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with organizational frameworks and policy - review for discrepancies in network topology, access controls, system security plans, security assessment reports, ATOs ect. 
• Act as the primary liaison between Organizations and Departments to clarify justifications and gather missing data.  
•  Ability to analyze the potential impact, justification, and risk of granting specific policy exceptions, ensuring deviations do not compromise safety, security, or compliance with Federal and Department policy  

• Experience supporting Information Assurance efforts.
• Cyber policy development experience.
• Familiarity with Cloud Computing in DOD settings.
• Experience writing for and briefing senior executives/leadership.
• Intra-agency and interagency coordination experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree desired 
• Experience with cyber policy formation in DOD desired.  Cyber strategy/policy development support experience at a USG agency required.
• TS/SCI required.

Work Environment:

•  This position is performed in a traditional office environment.  

 

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk; handle or feel objects; and write. Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry up to 15 pounds.

Compensation Details:

$160,000-$175,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

11/05/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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