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Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to the global enterprise. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you. We need your knowledge as an information security risk specialist to help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

As an information security risk specialist on our team, you’ll work with industry partnersto discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll get technical and personnel details from SMEs and engineers to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll help your team guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.

You’ll work on translating security concepts for your client so they can make the best decisions to secure their critical infrastructure. This is your opportunity to take an active role in information security while growing your skills in cybersecurity policy and implementation.

Work with us as we protect our nation’s cyber infrastructure.

Risk Assessment Analyst

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to the global enterprise. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you. We need your knowledge as an information security risk specialist to help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

As an information security risk specialist on our team, you’ll work with industry partnersto discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll get technical and personnel details from SMEs and engineers to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll help your team guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.

You’ll work on translating security concepts for your client so they can make the best decisions to secure their critical infrastructure. This is your opportunity to take an active role in information security while growing your skills in cybersecurity policy and implementation.

Work with us as we protect our nation’s cyber infrastructure.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience with services for the Federal government or Federal advising within a professional work environment
• Experience in cybersecurity risk assessments and supply chain or risk management efforts
• Experience leveraging collaboration forums, such as MS Teams and SharePoint, for knowledge management and to enhance team delivery effectiveness
• Experience writing or drafting executive or formal senior-level correspondence or material, such as memorandums or white papers, to support decision-making
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Nice If You Have

• Experience facilitating meetings, such as working groups or conferences, and associated pre and post meeting activities
• Experience with supporting DoD-level organizations, including Action Officer duties, coordination, and staffing processes or tools
• Knowledge of NIST 800 series publications
• Knowledge of Joint instructions and manuals
• Knowledge of DoW policy around non-traditional IT Cybersecurity, including ICT-SCRM and C-SCRM
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives where goals and parameters may evolve over time
• Ability to brief and collaborate with executive and senior leadership
• Possession of strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.