ICAM Policy Analyst

October 10, 2026

Job Description:

Assess the current-state identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) environment, including systems, processes, and governance, to establish a clear baseline of existing capabilities
Identify gaps between current-state ICAM capabilities and target-state requirements, including alignment with Zero Trust principles and maturity models
Develop findings, risk-informed recommendations, and prioritized roadmaps to close identified gaps and advance ICAM and Zero Trust maturity
Interpret and apply relevant federal policy, guidance, and frameworks, including the GSA FICAM Playbook, NIST SP 800-63, NIST SP 800-207, OMB M-22-09, HSPD-12, and FISMA
Translate policy and framework requirements into actionable guidance for technical teams, program leadership, and agency stakeholders
Support development of ICAM strategy documents, implementation plans, and governance artifacts, including policy briefs, assessment reports, and roadmaps
Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and program management teams
Prepare written products and briefings for technical and executive audiences
Monitor evolving federal identity and Zero Trust policy, guidance, and standards and assess program impacts
Support identity-related governance and compliance activities, including control assessments, audits, and reporting

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Public Policy, or a related field, and 4+ years of relevant experience; or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience with identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) programs, cybersecurity policy, or federal IT policy and compliance
Working knowledge of GSA's FICAM Playbook and its application to agency ICAM programs
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and frameworks, including NIST SP 800-207 and OMB's Federal Zero Trust Strategy (M-22-09)
Understanding of federal identity and security guidance, including NIST SP 800-63, HSPD-12, and FISMA
Experience assessing current-state environments, performing gap analyses, and developing practical recommendations and roadmaps
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize policy and technical information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing both technical staff and program/agency leadership
Ability to work collaboratively with technical, policy, and program stakeholders across a government engagement
Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance
Prior experience directly supporting a federal ICAM, Zero Trust, or identity governance program
Relevant certification such as CAP, CISSP, or CISA
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and their intersection with identity and access management

Benefits:

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