Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Pueo is known for bringing the best talent and unique tools to every opportunity. Pueo's Parliament (aka workforce) is composed of professionals who are seeking the opportunity to work in a business organization that thrives on career development and independence. In support of mission and professional growth, our Parliament has supported the development of multiple patents, proprietary tools, and applications as well as trademarked processes.

Our organization emphasizes career development across multiple career environments (at the members own pace) and ensures those who contribute broadly are properly rewarded. Pueo has four career environments where every member of the parliament can participate. Each environment has opportunities available for all levels. Opportunities are framed by an employee's desires and capabilities, and we ensure challenges, growth, and unique experiences are available for employees at all levels.

Our Career Environments (Program, Functional, Service, and Leadership) provide numerous opportunities for employees to invest in their personal growth and those things that offer fulfillment. We invest in helping our members create and execute their career development plans. Our Pods (small teams of 5 or less) are comprised of personnel with similar skillsets to ensure mentorship, understanding, and peer support.

OVERVIEW:

The Information Technology Policy & Governance Specialist provides expert governance, policy, and compliance support to the CIO's Zero Trust (ZT) and Cyber Security programs. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise IT policies, governance frameworks, and oversight mechanisms that ensure Zero Trust principles are institutionalized across the IT enterprise. The Specialist works closely with leadership, engineers, and mission stakeholders to align IT governance with federal, DoD, and Intelligence Community directives, enabling secure modernization and compliance.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Policy Development & Governance
  • Develop, modify, and implement comprehensive IT governance frameworks aligned with Zero Trust strategies and CIO objectives.
  • Create and document IT governance policies, standards, and SOPs that reflect regulatory requirements, mission needs, and risk management strategies.
  • Support governance bodies, steering committees, and working groups to establish cross-organizational consensus on Zero Trust policy.
  • Monitor evolving federal, DoD, and IC cybersecurity requirements and ensure governance frameworks remain current.
• Strategic Planning & Alignment
  • Contribute to Zero Trust adoption frameworks, roadmaps, and maturity models.
  • Measure and report progress toward end-state Zero Trust capabilities, providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Align IT governance policies with broader DIA CIO initiatives, including RMF, CMMC, ICAM, and data-centric security.
• Assessment & Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to enhance IT governance processes, increase efficiency, and reduce risk exposure.
  • Provide oversight and input on risk mitigation strategies within the governance framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Federal cybersecurity policy, DoD Zero Trust Strategy, NIST SP 800-207, and IT governance frameworks.
• Policy writing, governance framework development, and executive briefing.
• Strong analytical and regulatory interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in MS365/MS Office and collaboration tools (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to foster collaboration and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality products under deadlines.
• Ability to link Zero Trust adoption to mission outcomes and compliance objectives.
• Ability to build consensus across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple governance initiatives in a complex environment.
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity Policy, Information Systems Policy, or related discipline (or an additional 6 years of experience).
• 12+ years of experience in IT governance, policy development, or enterprise risk management in federal or DoD environments.
• Demonstrated experience integrating Zero Trust principles into governance and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead policy working groups and align diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to Pass CI Poly.

CLEARANCE:

• Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Pueo is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Pueo takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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