Cybersecurity Mission Analyst

Are you an experienced cybersecurity leader with a passion for risk management, governance, and strategic decision-making? Kforce is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity and Risk Management Advisor to provide subject matter expertise, guide cybersecurity initiatives, and support executive-level decision-making in a highly dynamic environment.

Summary: This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep experience in cybersecurity policy, risk management, supply chain security, and organizational governance who can effectively collaborate across technical and executive stakeholders.

Duties Include:

Serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor and subject matter expert for enterprise cybersecurity and risk management initiatives

Develop executive-level correspondence, policies, strategies, guidance documents, briefing materials, and recommendations for senior leadership

Provide expertise on cybersecurity governance, compliance, supply chain risk management, and emerging cyber threats

Lead or support cross-functional cybersecurity efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements

Coordinate and facilitate working groups, meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements

Drive collaboration among technical teams, business leaders, and executive stakeholders to support informed decision-making

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field

Current CISSP or CISM certification

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, supply chain risk management, or enterprise risk management

Experience drafting executive-level communications, policies, strategies, guidance, or other formal decision-support materials

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, policy, and risk management frameworks

Ability to serve as a senior cybersecurity subject matter expert and strategic advisor

Exceptional written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NIST 800-series publications and cybersecurity best practices

• Experience supporting large, complex organizations through governance, coordination, staffing, and operational processes

• Familiarity with cybersecurity policies related to non-traditional IT environments and supply chain risk management

• Experience coordinating initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and senior leadership

• Proven ability to facilitate meetings, working groups, and conferences while driving action and accountability

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The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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