National Security Legislative Policy Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Legislative Policy Analyst to provide research, analysis, and staff support on Congressional activities affecting AF/A10’s portfolio.

This role helps leadership anticipate legislative developments and prepare for engagements with Congress and staff. The analyst monitors hearings, reports, and markups related to nuclear enterprise, CWMD, and defense policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, international relations, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in legislative analysis, Congressional affairs, or policy staff work.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Congressional hearings, markups, and reports related to nuclear enterprise, CWMD, arms control, and foreign clearance issues.
• Prepare weekly legislative status updates, synopsis reports, and ad hoc briefings for leadership.
• Draft talking points, issue papers, and briefing materials for senior leader engagements with SAF/LL and stakeholders.

Skills

Legislation analysis

Research writing

Policy briefings

Synthesis

Education

Public policy degree

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Legislative Policy Analyst to provide research, analysis, and staff support on Congressional activities affecting AF/A10’s portfolio.

This role helps leadership anticipate legislative developments and prepare for engagements with Congress and staff. The analyst monitors hearings, reports, and markups related to nuclear enterprise, CWMD, and defense policy.