Cybersecurity Advisor

Our client, an established IT Solutions provider, are hiring a Cybersecurity Advisor to join the team in Virginia on a contract basis. The successful candidate will advise federal agencies on interpreting and implementing C-SCRM policies, mandates and best practices, as well as translating complex cybersecurity and supply chain requirements into actionable guidance and leading cross-agency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to federal agencies on interpreting and implementing C-SCRM policies throughout acquisition, security and program lifecycles.

• Convert evolving cybersecurity and supply chain requirements – such as secure software development, SBOM transparency, Zero Trust, vendor assurance and threat intelligence – into practical, actionable guidance for federal practitioners.

• Lead or assist in creating and distributing governmentwide playbooks, templates, implementation guides and maturity models.

• Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement and education programs, including workshops, training sessions, webinars and instructional content.

• Facilitate cross-agency working groups, communities of practice, and collaborative engagements with industry, standards bodies and mission partners.

• Provide strategic input on procurement practices to enhance C-SCRM across market research, requirements development, solicitation language, source selection and vendor oversight.

• Evaluate trends, risks and implementation gaps, synthesizing insights into executive-level briefings and actionable recommendations.

• Support continuous improvement by tracking adoption, assessing maturity metrics and informing future priorities.

• Ensure consistent, clear and practical implementation of C-SCRM initiatives across the federal ecosystem while minimizing unnecessary burden on agencies and vendors.

Skillset

• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in federal cybersecurity, ICT risk management, supply chain assurance or related enterprise-level program implementation.

• In-depth expertise in federal cybersecurity and supply chain risk management, including NIST frameworks, FAR/DFARS regulations and emerging government-wide C-SCRM mandates.

• Skilled at translating complex policy and technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for acquisition professionals, program managers and industry partners.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering structured outreach, training and educational programs.

• Proven track record supporting the launch, implementation and maturation of C-SCRM initiatives.

• Strong analytical, communication and facilitation skills to drive consistent understanding and adoption across agencies and contractors.

• Familiarity with federal acquisition and vendor lifecycle processes, including market research, requirements development, solicitation evaluation, contractor oversight and performance monitoring.

• Experience collaborating with senior federal leadership, councils or interagency working groups, with a demonstrated ability to build consensus and encourage collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

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