Policy Specialist (Remote)

Overview Tier One Technologies is seeking a Policy Specialist for our US Government client. This remote contract-to-hire position will be originated in Falls Church, VA. SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT. Responsibilities Research, draft, and analyze policies to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs, subject matter experts, industry standards, and organizational goals. Conduct gap analyses against industry frameworks and regulatory requirements, to recommend policy enhancements. Collaborate with security engineers, compliance officers, and business managers to ensure policies are both technically sound and operationally practical. Translate technical security concepts into clear, concise, and accessible documentation for diverse audiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to update CISO policies for annual lifecycle updates. Review and contribute to policies and standards for groups outside of CISO. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, economics, or a related field. 8+ years of IT related professional experience. 2+ years of technical writing experience in policy analysis or a related role. Familiarity with AI tools and capabilities to perform technical writing. Good working knowledge of NIST CSF and CIS Controls and other relevant security frameworks. Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable language. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences. Strong research skills, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to lifecycle updates. Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Familiarity with security governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) processes. Must be eligible and able to obtain a sensitive clearance - Position of Public Trust. All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card). Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years. Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last 5 years. Military Service excluded.