About the role
Overview
Join our team as a Senior Cyber Policy Analyst and support the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) by researching, drafting, and coordinating policy on cybersecurity and digital forensics. You will manage complex policy projects and represent the organization's equities with stakeholders, ensure its policies stay current and aligned with DoD and national direction.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
**Position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location
On-Site
This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm in Linthicum Heights, MD. Travel: about 10–15 local DC-area and 3–5 CONUS trips per year supporting exercises; no overseas travel.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze policy issues using government reports, data, and stakeholder input
- Draft policy proposals, recommendations, and briefing materials
- Manage policy projects end to end: plans, timelines, dependencies
- Track and respond to taskers across classified and unclassified channels
- Support strategic planning and cyber exercise planning
- Present proposals and build consensus with DoD, Federal, academic, and industry partners
Qualifications
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship
Experience developing or managing policy for the Department of the Air Force or DoD in forensics, cybersecurity, or cyber threat analysis
Applied knowledge of policies affecting cybersecurity, forensics, cyber training, and system development
Familiarity with National Cyber Intelligence programs
Knowledge of DoD and U.S. Intelligence Community resource-planning policy
Strong analytical skills and clear written and oral communication at all levels
Desired
Drafting DoD issuances or Air Force instructions
Tasker management in ETMS2
Cyber exercise planning and after-action reports
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Pay Range
Negotiable