Support project and program management for strategic collaboration initiatives with industry partners (e.g. developing and maintaining POAMs, project plans, etc.)
Support and contribute to engagement with industry partners, including email correspondence, meeting coordination, and in-person/virtual meetings
Support the identification and development of new strategic initiatives by maintaining awareness of client operational activities, trends and publications across the cybersecurity ecosystem, and key feedback and observations by industry partners
Develop and maintain operational plans and program management plans for strategic initiatives
Coordinate and facilitate joint cyber defense exercise and training events
Assist in developing incident response plans and procedures
Supporting information sharing initiatives to improve collaboration among stakeholders
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of operational plans and make recommendations for improvement
Coordinate with internal partners to ensure all parties are aligned on actions and expectations
Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities
Requirements
Active DOD security clearance required
U.S. Citizenship required (required by federal government for position)
Ability to travel for client events several times per year
5+ years of experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field strongly preferred (cybersecurity, information systems, etc.).
Experience working as a consultant to a federal government client, ideally in a national security setting.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
Excellent oral and written communication/presentation skills, including high level of attention to detail and ability to quality-control internal and external communications and products.
Familiarity with project management approaches and concepts
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Additional Skills:
Interest in and ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity or IT concepts, policies, and procedures. Industry-standard certifications a plus (CompTIA Sec+, CEH, etc.)
Familiarity with relevant national incident response and coordination policies and relevant structures
Experience supporting a federal government agency in an onsite or hybrid position
Experience working across government and private sector organizations to meet goals and objectives
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience with Confluence/Jira is a plus.
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ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our cybersecurity analysts and experts work to protect the functions and missions that are vital to our people, government, and military through proactive planning and strong public-private partnerships.
ICF is seeking a Cybersecurity Strategist for a program responsible for ensuring critical infrastructure protection and resilience through effective collaboration with the private sector.
The Cybersecurity Strategist will support strategic initiatives that are developed internally and externally to enhance critical infrastructure and the U.S. cyber ecosystem. They will also support stakeholder engagement, program management, and event execution.
This position is a hybrid role and on-site work will be conducted in Arlington, VA. Candidates must be located in the National Capital Region.
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