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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• The Technical Policy and Risk Analyst III leads efforts to research, evaluate, and determine the impact of emerging technologies on established security practices.

• This role is responsible for updating technical security policies and recommending appropriate countermeasures to address evolving threats.

• The analyst oversees working groups to develop mitigation strategies and standard operating procedures, and advises senior agency security managers and program officials on the implications of new technologies for the protection of people, facilities, and information.

• The analyst participates in Department and interagency policy development working groups, including the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB).

• The analyst represents the Office of Security Technology (ST) or the Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE) during the review and generation of Department of State policy, Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAM), and Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAH).

• The analyst also coordinates with subject matter experts to respond to requests from Foreign Service posts for technical security exceptions and provides technical guidance and interpretation of countermeasures-related policies and standards.

• The analyst is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support policy development and risk management activities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.

• Bachelor’s degree in security studies, management studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience

• Ability to understand and explain Intelligence Community standards, Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) technical and physical security standards, and agency regulations.

• Ability to interact with groups and individuals outside own organization and participate in interagency working groups.

• Strong written, electronic, and verbal communication skills, including technical and report writing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

• Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.

• Ability to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Travel Requirements:

• 0-10% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for program coordination.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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