Defense Policy & Strategy Analyst, Hybrid

Eccalon LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon LLC is seeking a highly capable Program Analyst to provide analytical, communications, and strategic coordination support to a Senior Advisor in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War. The role operates in a high-visibility environment, requiring strong writing, critical thinking, and self-direction to deliver high-quality work for senior decision-making.

The position demands the ability to analyze complex policy/program issues, assess alternatives, and align priorities with

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required.
• Hybrid work environment and onsite reporting as mission requirements dictate.
• Three+ years of experience supporting federal programs, executive leadership, policy organizations, or related government missions.
• Proficient written communication: executive correspondence, briefing materials, decision memoranda, issue papers, talking points, reports, and leadership summaries.
• Familiarity with Department of War acquisition, small business, industrial base, innovation, or economic development activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct analytical and programmatic support to the DASW Senior Advisor and other executive leaders, as assigned.
• Independently receive, assess, organize, and execute assignments involving policy, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and organizational priorities.
• Evaluate policy options and courses of action, identify potential risks and impacts, and develop clear recommendations for executive leadership.
• Prepare polished executive-level written products, including decision memoranda, issue papers, briefings, talking points, correspondence, reports, meeting summaries, and leadership updates.
• Help align office activities, initiatives, and engagements with current and emerging government and industry trends.
• Represent or support executive leadership during meetings, working groups, engagements, and other coordination activities.
• Develop meeting materials, conduct background research, capture decisions and action items, and independently drive follow-up activities to completion.
• Review program and policy materials for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and alignment with leadership priorities.
• Support strategic planning, organizational assessments, special projects, and time-sensitive executive taskings.
• Identify gaps, emerging issues, and opportunities for improved coordination, policy alignment, and organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain awareness of sensitive information and exercise sound judgment and discretion in all communications and engagements.

Skills

Secret clearance

Hybrid work experience

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Government, Policy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Familiarity with FAR/DFARS

Job description

Eccalon LLC is seeking a highly capable Program Analyst to provide analytical, communications, and strategic coordination support to a Senior Advisor in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War. The role operates in a high-visibility environment, requiring strong writing, critical thinking, and self-direction to deliver high-quality work for senior decision-making.

The position demands the ability to analyze complex policy/program issues, assess alternatives, and align priorities with