Wendy Morrow
Washington,District of Columbia
Summary
Dynamic policy analyst with over five years of federal government experience specializing in cybersecurity governance and legislative affairs. Expertise in FISMA/NIST compliance, policy drafting, and executive reporting facilitates the translation of complex technical risks into actionable policy insights. Demonstrated success in supporting cross-functional teams and driving significant improvements in audit readiness, compliance, and constituent engagement. Proficient in data analysis, statistical modeling, and business intelligence tools, with a strong ability to identify trends and communicate complex information effectively to stakeholders through data visualization techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Policy & Privacy Analyst
ECS Federal – U.S. Census Bureau
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Supported senior analysts in drafting and revising 10+ cybersecurity policies (incident response, contingency planning, configuration management) to ensure FISMA and NIST 800-53 compliance.
- Co-authored Asset Tagging and Contingency Management Plans that reduced compliance gaps by 25% and strengthened audit readiness.
- Designed weekly compliance dashboards used by executives to monitor risks, improving decision-making efficiency by 30%.
- Partnered with IT, legal, and policy teams to align bureau operations with federal mandates, contributing to zero major audit findings.
- Coordinated quarterly audit simulations with technical teams, reducing audit response time by 15% and increasing readiness for OIG reviews.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance data collection processes
Legislative Correspondent
U.S. House of Representatives – Office of Congressman Glenn Ivey
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Drafted and reviewed 400+ weekly constituent responses for a district of 900K+, improving response accuracy and timeliness by 40%.
- Researched and summarized complex issues (cybersecurity, AI, antitrust, health) to brief senior staff and shape 3 bipartisan policy proposals.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings and constituent events, ensuring alignment between community concerns and legislative priorities.
- Partnered with communications staff on technology policy and digital trust/safety issues, informing leadership positions.
- Streamlined office processes for better efficiency in managing incoming and outgoing communications.
Staff Assistant
U.S. Senate – Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Researched and prepared daily vote briefs and legislative memos for senior staff, supporting decision-making on high-priority bills.
- Modernized casework tracking systems, reducing constituent backlog by 20% and improving service delivery.
- Coordinated high-profile Senate meetings, hearings, and events while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
- Designed and launched the office internship program, onboarding and mentoring 15 interns annually.
Policy Research Assistant
California State Assembly – Office of Assemblyman Isaac Bryan
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted policy research and authored briefing documents on criminal justice reform, housing, and environmental initiatives.
- Supported 25+ district policy events and constituent engagements, enhancing community-government relationships.
- Standardized casework response procedures, reducing resolution times by 15% and improving satisfaction.
- Compiled bill analyses, opposition research, and vote recommendations to assist senior policy advisors.
Education
B.A. - Political Science (Law & Society)
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Cybersecurity: FISMA/NIST 800-53 Compliance Risk & Audit Readiness Cybersecurity Policy
- Policy & Research: Legislative Analysis Federal Program Coordination Regulatory Reporting
- Communications: Executive Briefing Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Writing & Messaging
- Time management Analytical thinking MS Excel
Websites
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Clearance
- Public Trust (Active)
- Eligible for Secret
Timeline
Cybersecurity Policy & Privacy Analyst
ECS Federal – U.S. Census Bureau
12.2023 - 04.2025
Legislative Correspondent
U.S. House of Representatives – Office of Congressman Glenn Ivey
01.2023 - 12.2023
Staff Assistant
U.S. Senate – Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
01.2022 - 01.2023
Policy Research Assistant
California State Assembly – Office of Assemblyman Isaac Bryan
01.2021 - 01.2022
B.A. - Political Science (Law & Society)
California State University, Northridge
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