Anjiline Sirsikar
Reston
Summary
Dynamic Senior Policy Analyst with extensive experience at the U.S. House of Representatives, adept in cybersecurity and strategic management. Proven track record in developing impactful policies and training programs, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in budget management and risk assessment, driving initiatives that align with organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Policy Analyst (Contract Position)
TDI Security
Washington
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Client: U.S. House Of Representatives
- Planned, developed and implemented cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and procedure positions on behalf of office of cybersecurity and House information resources.
- Principal representative led efforts to educate and train House staff on cybersecurity best practices.
- Managed budget, regularly reviewing and determining alignment with strategic goals.
- Collaborated closely with the Director to improve legislative processes.
- Served as a key thoughtful leader supporting the House on strategic direction and decision making.
- Developed cybersecurity awareness training module.
- Prepared analysis reports, information papers, decision briefs, communication plans and newsletters, artificial intelligence readiness index.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all aspects of cybersecurity, information assurance risk management, governance, strategic planning, project management and AI.
- Client: U.S. House Of Representatives
Policy Associate - Risk Management and Financial Reporting
American Academy of Actuary
Washington
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided leadership and guidance for all public policy initiatives related to risk management and financial reporting.
- Advised and guided Academy involvement in public policy - related matters.
- Developed monographs, issue briefs, testimony, and other public statements on Academy public policy issues.
- Supervised the monitoring and reporting of legislative and regulatory developments at the council level.
- Developed strategies for ensuring that public policy committee and task force products and volunteers have access to appropriate audiences and coordinated such strategies with the Executive Director.
- Fostered and maintained relationships with government officials, industry associations, and advocacy groups.
Senior Policy Manager (Contract Position)
Idexcel
Washington
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Client: Amtrak - Corporate Security Office
- Managed Amtrak Corporate Security office policies and programs.
- Maintained a national legislative and political monitoring system at the Corporate Security office to provide internal stakeholders with concise and valuable intelligence relevant to the strategic goals of Amtrak’s.
- Managed and develop a high-performing team to meet Corporate Security strategic objectives for Amtrak.
- Served as the main liaison centered around issues on Amtrak policy agenda.
- Increased Amtrak’s enterprise exposure in various public events including speaking engagements, conferences, and press opportunities.
- Client: Amtrak - Corporate Security Office
Senior Privacy Policy Analyst (Contract Position)
Jacobs
Washington
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Client: Department of Commerce - U.S. Patents and Trademark Office
- Created, executed, maintained Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) policies, processes, and procedures for Department of Commerce.
- Developed Incident Response Plan, utilized at agency level to mitigate risks related to Cyber security Intelligence and Privacy Policy worked closely with the Branch Chief Officer, Chief Information Officer.
- Performed privacy compliance activities related to PIIs, PIAs, BII’s, SORNs and Record Management, FOIA, and OMB.
- Drafted the Privacy Act Statement, Breach Notification Plan for PII and BII under the guidance of the agency Chief Information Officer.
- Authored the POA&M Management Guide.
- Authored and Updated Risk Assessment documents, Compliance and Regulatory Assessment documents, related to IT Cybersecurity Compliance in Acquisition Checklist, System Acquisitions, Security Assessment and Authorization Procedures, Configuration Management Security Control Procedures, Continuous Monitoring Strategy, Cybersecurity Baseline Matrix, Cybersecurity Baseline Policy.
- Updated the Dynamics Operational Support Plan, Contingency Plan, IT Privacy, Maintenance Procedures, Media Protection Procedures, Security Planning Procedures, Audit and Accountability Procedures.
- Cultivated relationships with internal and external stakeholders to meet agency mission related objectives.
- Created Communication Plans for Stakeholder Engagement and Management.
- Client: Department of Commerce - U.S. Patents and Trademark Office
Senior Data Governance Policy Analyst (Contract Position)
Green Zone Solutions
Arlington
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Client: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
- Supported Bureau’s Data Policy and Governance program by developing new cross- Bureau processes for managing data-related issues at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- Recommended and developed materials such as the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), to help implement data governance and information management best practices across the Bureau.
- Supported the management and auditing of day-to-day process controls to ensure that use of bureau data complies with all bureau data governance policies and relevant laws.
- Gathered, maintained and updated metadata, including restrictions or policy requirements associated with bureau data.
- Identified and analyzed emerging risks in financial institutions and markets. Worked with FOIA and Privacy Officers to draft FSOC and privacy policy reports.
- Applied appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions.
- Drafted memos, bill summaries, talking points for financial regulators.
- Client: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Senior Policy and Program Analyst (Contract Position)
Cognosante
Frederick
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Client: Veteran Affairs Acquisition Academy
- Created the Strategic Planning, Planning Programming, Budget Execution (PPBE) documentations for the Veteran Affairs Acquisition Academy Chancellor’s office.
- Developed and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Provided support at all phases of Project Management for business and technical projects.
- Advised government officials on identified inefficiencies, risks and policy recommendations.
- Updated policy and procedures as part of the agency reorganizational posture.
- Client: Veteran Affairs Acquisition Academy
Strategic Management Policy Analyst (Contract Position)
Blue Print Consulting Services Group
Washington
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Client: DHS - CISA
- Developed stakeholder engagement plan and stakeholder management plan.
- Developed briefings, white papers, talking points, educational materials, and reports to educate stakeholders.
- Developed and coordinated conferences and meetings, strategic priorities, and reviews.
- Developed directives and instructions.
- Developed external affairs materials in conformity to DHS standards; research and provide guidance on agency related materials.
- Developed a plan of action, and monitoring status, prioritized activities, and provided comprehensive status updates.
- Key author of concepts of operations (CONOPS) and annual operating plan documentations applied by executive agency officials for strategic management decision making.
- Client: DHS - CISA
Government Affairs Associate
The Coalition of Service Industries
Washington
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Prepared white materials such as talking points, policy briefing and summaries, reports.
- Assisted with budget functions and revenue recognition.
- Engaged directly with policymakers, regulators, industry stakeholders, and key opinion leaders to shape policy and political dialogue across a variety of legislative and regulatory proposals before Congress and key federal agencies.
- Managed stakeholder engagements related to digital issues in domestic and foreign trade negotiations.
- Advocated for international rules, modernized custom processes, market access commitments and regulatory systems.
- Prepared written material for Congressional hearings, actively involved in hill engagements utilized by agency officials.
- Actively engaged with Washington diplomatic community, highly engaged with WTO delegations through organizational led delegations to Geneva and Asia Pacific.
IT Health Project Coordinator (Contract Position)
Hollastadt Consulting
Minneapolis
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Client: Blue Cross Blue Shield MN
- Managed expenses, budgeting, and forecasting. Provided strategic advice using financial metrics and risk management applications.
- Identified and presented risks and opportunities related to risk management.
- Tracked business performance metrics.
- Assisted with budget functions and revenue recognition.
- Identified risk and opportunities pertaining to ICD-10 projects; findings were used by Risk Management team to mitigate risk and increase profitability.
- Client: Blue Cross Blue Shield MN
Education
Master of Public Policy -
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Minnesota
Skills
- Legislative review
- Strategic Management
- Stakeholder management
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy Analysis
- Environmental Policy
- Risk Management
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
- Cybersecurity
- Financial Reporting
- Artificial intelligence
- Information Assurance
- Technical writing
- Budget management
Certification
- Project Management Certificate
- Certified Information Privacy Professional – CIPP/US
- Certified Information Privacy Professional - CIPP/C
- Certified Information Security Manager - CISM
Publications
The Color of Change: Rescue and Rebuild America, Book
Professional Development
- Nuclear-Cybersecurity Risks and Remedies Workshop, Partnered by Carneige Center for International Peace and Stimson Center, 07/10/23, 07/11/23
- Risk Assessment, Risk Management, and Risk Communication Workshop, Partnered by Canadian Institute, 11/21/23, 11/22/23
- Roadmap to Risk Assessment: How to Effectively Integrate Risk Assessment into Core Compliance Program Workshop, Partnered by Canadian Institute, 11/21/23, 11/22/23
Timeline
Senior Policy Analyst (Contract Position)
TDI Security
10.2023 - 02.2025
Policy Associate - Risk Management and Financial Reporting
American Academy of Actuary
04.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Policy Manager (Contract Position)
Idexcel
08.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Privacy Policy Analyst (Contract Position)
Jacobs
03.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Data Governance Policy Analyst (Contract Position)
Green Zone Solutions
02.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Policy and Program Analyst (Contract Position)
Cognosante
11.2019 - 02.2020
Strategic Management Policy Analyst (Contract Position)
Blue Print Consulting Services Group
01.2016 - 04.2019
Government Affairs Associate
The Coalition of Service Industries
01.2011 - 12.2015
IT Health Project Coordinator (Contract Position)
Hollastadt Consulting
09.2008 - 08.2010
Master of Public Policy -
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Minnesota
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