Senior Cyber Workforce Analyst

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior Cyber Workforce Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. In this role you will provide subject matter expertise in cyber workforce policy, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs supporting DoD cyber workforce initiatives. In this role you will conduct research and policy analysis, develop recommendations for senior leadership, and help integrate cyber workforce programs into strategic plans and enterprise-level implementation efforts.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct research and specialized analysis of DoD cyber workforce policies, plans, and governance processes.
• Support development, revision, and staffing of DoD Directives, Instructions, and other formal policy issuances.
• Assist with integrating cyber workforce policy, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into strategic planning and implementation initiatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise to review legislative proposals and draft responses or recommendations for the DoD CIO related to the Cyber Excepted Service (CES), cyber workforce policy, and related initiatives.
• Coordinate policy documents, briefings, and recommendations with DoD Legislative Affairs, Military Services, and other DoD Component stakeholders.
• Analyze workforce policies and programs to identify opportunities for improvement in cyber workforce recruitment, development, and retention.
• Develop briefing materials, analytical reports, and policy recommendations for senior DoD leadership.
• Support cross-component coordination to ensure alignment between cyber workforce policies and broader DoD workforce strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication
• Master's degree in public policy, cybersecurity policy, national security studies, public administration, workforce development, or a related field
• 12 years of relevant professional experience, including experience supporting DoD or federal workforce policy development, cyber workforce strategy, or related governance initiatives
• Demonstrated experience analyzing workforce policies, drafting policy recommendations, and supporting development or revision of DoD directives, instructions, or similar policy documents
• Experience supporting or advising senior leadership on cyber workforce initiatives, talent management programs, or workforce modernization efforts
• Familiarity with the Cyber Excepted Service (CES), the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF), or related cyber workforce policy initiatives
• Experience coordinating policy or program initiatives across multiple stakeholders, including DoD Components, Military Services, and legislative affairs offices
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level briefings and report

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or similarly senior DoD-level organizations
• Demonstrated experience supporting congressional or legislative engagement related to workforce or cyber policy
• Advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills; strong Excel and Outlook proficiency
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint development and administration
• Ability to work independently and manage projects from concept through completion
• Highly motivated professional capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.