Senior Policy Analyst

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Policy Analyst (Policy, Strategy & Actions)

Description

Provide pre-decisional advice and staff support on proposed or developing DoD policy and strategy initiatives for senior DoD officials. Participate in confidential, high-priority policy studies, develop and coordinate policy positions, and support leadership in identifying and developing policy issues across OSD and DoD organizations. Communicate complex technical policy matters clearly and accurately, and lead small expert groups to analyze data and develop feasible options.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day development and coordination of policy positions and recommendations

• Provide technical advice to senior DoD leaders on highly complex national security policy matters

• Identify, coordinate, and develop policy issues across OSD, Joint Staff, Military Departments, and other DoD agencies

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with policy representatives across DoD organizations

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Specialized experience: at least 1 year at the next lower grade (GS-13 or equivalent) in national security policy, decision-making processes, national defense strategy, intelligence, and program analysis methodology

• Knowledge of DoD policy development, staffing, review, and approval processes

• Ability to communicate highly complex technical policy material both orally and in writing

• Ability to lead small expert groups and analyze data under tight time frames and deadlines

• Security and compliance: obtain/maintain TS/SCI access (Tier 5), sign a non-disclosure agreement, and pass a random counter-intelligence scope polygraph

• Selective Service registration (for males) and compliance with drug testing program requirements

Benefits

Federal government benefits package for employees and their families (eligibility depends on position type).