Policy Analyst

Aptive is seeking a Policy Analyst to support governance and policy development for a large-scale stakeholder engagement contract. This individual will draft and maintain governance documents and models that address information security, privacy, content management, and user-access management. This role helps ensure the client program office complies with applicable legal, policy, and regulatory requirements.

The Policy Analyst is a self-starter, proactive problem-solver, and action-oriented team player with experience supporting policy and governance in federal IT or information-sharing environments. This position requires an individual committed to superior client service, poised under pressure, with a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position.

Offers will be contingent upon client approval, ability to meet security requirements, and the ability to adhere to any on-site requirements (which may change at contract award).

Remote work is anticipated. However, occasional travel for client engagements may be required.

• Support engagement agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and other policy documents.
• Facilitate stakeholder actions such as drafting, updating, and revising policy and governance documents, including charters.
• Maintain governance documents and Governance SOPs, and maintain a Compliance Artifact Dashboard.
• Assist in designing, documenting, and maintaining a governance model/matrix for products and services that addresses information security, privacy, content management, and management of user access.
• Communicate appropriate policy and governance information to stakeholders per guidance from client senior management.
• Assist with communications and meetings with advisory groups, steering committees, working groups, and governance bodies as needed.
• Help ensure the program office complies with applicable legal, policy, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FISMA, privacy, and data governance).

• Minimum of 5 years of policy or governance support experience in a federal IT or information-sharing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with FISMA, privacy, and data governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS suitability/public trust determination.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.