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Cybersecurity Analyst, Lead

Booz Allen
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2025
Cybersecurity Analyst, Lead

The Opportunity:

When our country’s cybersecurity is on the line, simply reacting is not enough; we need a plan. When that plan needs to protect the Army's information technology (IT) portfolio, we need strategic policy development. That’s why we need you, a cybersecurity specialist with the expertise required to analyze the policies that determine our cyber resilience.

As a cyber strategic planning and policy analyst on our team, you’ll lead the assessment of the Army's cyber policies, the coverage of those policies, and areas of risks. You’ll evaluate how policies stack up to regulations, best practices, and industry standards. As you guide your client through understanding acceptable risk and availability, you’ll advance the development of a strategic cyber roadmap. You’ll work to ensure the client operates securely as they navigate an evolving IT environment. Join us as we protect our nation's Army through strategic cyber policy analysis. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • 10 years of experience with IT and cyber for federal government programs

  • 5 years of experience administering Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements for civil federal programs

  • 5 years of experience working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800.53 regulatory policies

  • 4 years of experience managing and tracking RMF authorization

  • IRS Moderate Risk Background Investigation (IRS MBI)

  • Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience administering cybersecurity policy

  • Experience employing host-based security system and firewall management

  • Experience with the Federal Information Security Management Act and ATO sustainment activities, including plan of action and milestone reviews and control correlation identifiers analysis

  • Ability to work in a team environment or as an individual contributor

  • Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately in a demanding client environment

Vetting:

Applicants selected must possess an active IRS Moderate Risk Background Investigation (IRS MBI) and meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; IRS MBI is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Salary : $86,800 - $198,000

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