Director-National Security Advisory

Director-National Security Advisory

Requirements

• 15+ years of national security experience with USG preferably CFIUS, Team Telecom or DCSA related
• Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Business, Economics, Accounting/Finance, Statistics/Analytics National Security, MIS, or other IT/Cybersecurity-related field of study or J.D.
• 10+ years of experience working in USG preferably with NSA or in a CFIUS related agency or Consulting National Security or Risk Mitigation Practice Compliance professional and/or Information Security or a related field, either in professional services or industry
• Prior experience developing and maintaining client relationships and building out practice areas

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Partners and internal stakeholders to design and implement tailored, value-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of the National Security practice. Play a visible leadership role during client engagements
• Lead assessments of client’s national security posture, including but not limited to assessments of compliance with NSAs, SCAs, NIST frameworks, and other security standards. Analyze how a company mitigates national security risks, interact with clients’ external counsel and USG agencies
• Develop and execute a go to market strategy for the National Security practice driving growth through new business development and expanding existing client relationships
• Cultivate strategic relationships with senior government leaders, procurement officials, and key influencers as well as strategic partners and associations to position the firm as a trusted advisor, with a strong focus on originating new work and identifying cross-functional opportunities to deepen client engagement
• Navigate complex procurement processes (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), managing the process to support the development of teaming partnerships and preparation of compliant, competitive responses
• Stay informed about the National Security landscape to analyze the impact on our business and adapt strategies to position us appropriately
• Ensure scope of work addresses USG National Security interests and requirements
• Mentor and develop staff at all levels in the National Security practice
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours or travel/to work from different firm offices and/or client locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field such as Business, Economics, Accounting/Finance, Statistics/Analytics National Security, MIS, or other IT/Cybersecurity-related field of study or J.D
• Hold any of national security-related certifications
• Prior business development experience
• Ability to travel in states and overseas 10-25% of the time
• Background in governance risk internal controls, security and compliance
• Knowledge of work with the US Government in CFIUS in highly complex cases, where data protection is required.
• Knowledge of US principals of critical infrastructure and TID Businesses
• Knowledge of the development of policies, procedures and controls and related supporting documentation and evidence
• Experience with Supply Chain Risk Management and Risk Management strategies
• Familiarity with software-driven security solutions working with CFIUS agencies
• Ability to evaluate that proper controls and safeguarding of assets, data, infrastructure or NSA covered information/property are in place to enforce compliance with an NSA across industries.
• Strong working knowledge of risk mitigation, internal control frameworks including NIST and ERM
• Knowledge of advanced software-driven security technologies