Senior Plans and Policy Officer

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Far Ridgeline Engagements LLC, a QinetiQ US company, is seeking a senior plans and policy officer with Identity Data Management (IdDM) or Identity Signature Management (ISM) experience within the Department of Defense. Provide senior expertise to advise and assist the to implement policies, procedures, and plans to establish an effective DoD compliant operations support program. Ensure through work and supervision of the team the effective and timely accomplishment of requirements for government deliverables. Support development of program capabilities that enable client leadership to implement enhanced operational concepts.

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• Draft policies, procedures, and plans to assist client in achieving compliance
• Arrange and support the execution of appropriate legal, policy, and operational viability assessments of submitted documentation
• Recommend policies and procedures above standard to address core concerns of modernization
• Assist with the development of a robust training program to support clients current and future requirements
• Schedule and support meetings to coordinate mission requirements across stakeholders
• Assist with criteria for prioritizing and determining program(s) of support required to achieve operational objectives to meet client mission sets
• Provide mentorship and supervision of mid-level and niche technician staff to accomplish client requirements
• Draft roadmaps, strategic plans, reports, presentation materials, analyses, trackers, plans, annexes, amendments
• Assist with establishing internal and external communication plans
• Travel up to 25% of the time, inclusive of potential Overseas short-term travel

• 10 years’ experience conducting or supporting IdDM or ISM relevant missions within the Department of Defense across strategic and operational organizations
• Advanced Planners Course. Can be substituted with 2 years’ policy and plans experience in support of IdDM missions at a strategic or national component
• 5 years’ experience working with Field Grade Officers or Equivalent within the Department of Defense
• 2 years’ experience briefing and interacting with Flag Officer or equivalent leadership

• Advanced Technicians Course or equivalent
• Due Diligence Course or equivalent
• Experience with, or graduate of, a Cyber IdDM course
• Experience with interagency programs and requirements

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

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