Policy Authorities and Risk Lead

Koniag IT Systems, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Policy Authorities and Risk Lead with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer in Arlington, VA.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Koniag IT Systems, LLC is seeking is seeking a senior Policy Authorities and Risk Lead to provide policy analysis, governance support, and enterprise risk management expertise to a senior DoW executive organization.

The successful candidate will assess policy, regulatory, organizational authority, and operational risk considerations affecting enterprise cybersecurity, AI, data modernization, and emerging technology initiatives. 

This individual will work across government organizations to identify potential barriers to implementation, clarify decision authorities, and develop recommendations that enable mission execution while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze applicable DoW policies, directives, instructions, regulations, and governance requirements affecting technology modernization initiatives. 

• Identify organizational authorities, approval requirements, and decision responsibilities. 

• Develop policy assessments, decision memoranda, governance recommendations, and executive briefing materials. 

• Maintain enterprise risk registers addressing operational, technical, cybersecurity, acquisition, policy, and schedule risks. 

• Coordinate with legal, cybersecurity, privacy, acquisition, and mission stakeholders to identify policy constraints and mitigation options. 

• Support development of risk-treatment strategies, exception documentation, and proposed policy updates. 

• Assess policy implications of artificial intelligence, data sharing, Zero Trust, and emerging technology initiatives. 

• Identify conflicting or overlapping authorities that could delay execution. 

• Track policy-related actions, decisions, and unresolved governance issues. 

• Prepare executive-level risk assessments identifying operational consequences, alternatives, and required government decisions. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline. 

• 10 years of experience in federal policy analysis, governance, enterprise risk management, or business analysis. 

• Demonstrated understanding of DoW organizational authorities and policy development processes. 

• Experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation recommendations. 

• Familiarity with cybersecurity governance, RMF, and enterprise IT policy requirements. 

• Strong analytical writing and executive briefing skills. 

• Experience coordinating across multiple government organizations. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 

• Experience supporting DoW CIO, CISO, or other senior policy organizations. 

• Familiarity with DoW AI governance, data policies, privacy, and Zero Trust requirements. 

• CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or comparable professional certification. 

• Experience preparing policy decision papers for senior military or civilian leadership. 

Security Clearance: 

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility/access required.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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