Legislative Policy Analyst

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legislative Policy Analyst to support critical Air Force missions. This role involves analyzing legislative actions, providing updates on national security issues, and synthesizing data into actionable reports. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the Department of Defense, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Join a dynamic environment where your insights will directly impact strategic deterrence and nuclear integration efforts. If you are passionate about national security and legislative processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years or Master's Degree with 4+ years of experience required.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legislative actions affecting AF/A10’s mission areas including arms control and national security.
• Provide weekly legislative updates and maintain AF statements related to AF/A10 mission areas.

Skills

Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Department of Defense

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and within a team

Proficiency with MS Office products

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Legislative Policy Analyst supporting the Headquarters Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Action Group (AF/A10 A). Work will be performed onsite in the Arlington, VA area (Pentagon).

Responsibilities include:

• Provide analysis of legislative actions affecting AF/A10’s mission areas which include arms control activities, international sovereignty, national security policy, nuclear enterprise operations, acquisition, and C-WMD.
• Provide a weekly legislative review/update on existing perspectives in Congress and a schedule of upcoming events concerning current nuclear enterprise, arms control, C-WMD, and national security issues.
• Research, compile, track, and maintain AF statements/postures connected to any/all AF/A10 mission area and responses to Congressional inquiry.
• As requested, provide coverage of legislative processes to include hearings, committees, GAO Audits/reports, marks, committee markup activities, floor consideration, conference committee events and issues of interest.
• Provide synopses of Congressional hearings of interest to AF/A10 and synthesize data into timely, value-added reports and/or briefings.
• Track and analyze Congressional authorization and appropriation actions related to and affecting AF/A10 and DAF nuclear portfolio programs and activities.
• Support the Action Group with reviewing and completing Task Management Tool (TMT) and workflow taskers.
• Draft and coordinate staff packages for review and approval.
• Develop briefings and presentations for senior Air Force leadership.
• Coordinate meetings and provide read-ahead packages as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree and six or more years of related experience or Master’s Degree and four years of related experience.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Department of Defense.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.
• Active Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Background and knowledge in deterrence theory, nuclear strategy, arms control, geopolitics, and key military challenges facing the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to work across the Air Staff and throughout multiple organizations of the Department of Defense.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.