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Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. * Minimum of 7 years of experience in policy analysis, with a focus on security, regulatory compliance, or government/DoW policy environments. * Active/eligible for Secret/Top Secret clearance required. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft formal correspondence, memorandums, and policy documents for both internal and external audiences. * Demonstrated ability to review, assess, and interpret complex policies and regulatory requirements, and to evaluate their operational and organizational impact. Detail oriented in editing and proofing policy documentation. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internal task tracking/document management systems. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent taskings with competing deadlines; experience acting as an Action Officer or liaison for cross-functional projects a plus., * Prior experience supporting a DoW or other federal/Agency security program * Familiarity with federal security compliance frameworks (e.g., NISPOM, ICD series, DoD 5200-series issuances, or equivalent Agency-specific directives) * Experience with Government Purchase Card (GPC) procedures and market research processes * Prior experience acting as an Action Officer or in a similar liaison/coordination role * Experience reviewing or drafting formal government correspondence (memorandums, tasking packages, coordination documents) * Experience supervising or reviewing the work product of junior analysts ## Description Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Security Policy Analyst who is responsible for examining and evaluating existing security policies, proposing improvements based on up-to-date DoW requirements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They work closely with stakeholders to revise current Agency policies that enhance organizational security and mitigate risks., * Act as the Team Lead for X other support staff; review internal task tracking systems and distribute taskings when appropriate * Provide administrative support to Program Managers and/or their designated Action Officers from task reception through completion * Develop correspondence packages for Agency-wide taskings and formal coordination of communications, both internal and external to security * Review internal and external standard memorandums for security requirements and distribute to the appropriate Program Manager or representative * Synthesize policy and other directives into talking points, using the Security office strategic plan as a guide. * Provide policy revision and maintenance support, including review of government policies and related documents to maintain working familiarity with security-related policy * Review assessment packets for accuracy and completeness prior to dissemination * Review subordinates' work for accuracy and completeness before submission to the government * Conduct Government Purchase Card (GPC) market research; correspond with vendors to request and receive quotes * Compile GPC packets for Program Manager review and submittal; route packets to the Management Analyst for signature * Act as Action Officer for security projects, providing status updates to the Program Manager and Security Director as necessary * Attend routine meetings and provide status updates on internal and external taskings, projects, and other assigned tasks ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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