Policy Analyst

Redhorsecorp; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Policy Analyst to support the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security at the Pentagon. The role focuses on coordinating policy actions across the DoD and IC, and evaluating policy documents for compliance with standards.

Requirements include an active DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility and at least 5 years’ experience coordinating DoD issuances. DoD Issuance Portal experience and a bachelor’s degree are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience coordinating DoD issuances.
• Experience with DoD Issuance Portal System and USD(I&S) Policy Portal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate policy staff actions across the DoD and IC.
• Coordinate issuances with DoD elements per DoDI 5025.01 and SOPs.
• Evaluate policy documents for defense intelligence and law enforcement needs.
• Review inputs from other DoD components and reflect equities.
• Identify and resolve issues during issuance development; present briefs.

Skills

DoD coordination

Policy analysis

TS/SCI clearance eligibility

DoD Issuance Portal System experience

USD(I&S) Policy Portal experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

DoD Issuance Portal System

USD(I&S) Policy Portal

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Policy Analyst to support the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)) Policy Office at the Pentagon. The Policy Office has implemented a shared responsibility model to better formulate, coordinate, and prioritize policy development. This position offers a timely opportunity to be a part of this game-changing and high-visibility effort.

• Coordinate policy staff actions across the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC).
• Coordinate Secretary of Defense (SecDef) and Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence and Security) (USD(I&S)) issuances in accordance with Office of the USD(I&S) standard operating procedures outlined in DoDI 5025.01, including coordinating with other DoD elements as appropriate.
• Evaluate USD(I&S) policy documents and issuances to ensure they fulfill Defense Intelligence, CI, security, intelligence-related, and law enforcement needs for policy guidance and conform to established Office of SecDef standards.
• Evaluate policy documents and issuances from other DoD components to ensure they appropriately reflect Defense Intelligence, CI, security, law enforcement, intelligence-related, and law enforcement equities.
• Ensure IC policies are reviewed by the OUSD(I&S) staff and other DoD components with equities in the policy.
• Identify and resolve problems that arise during issuance development process; evaluate alternatives; provide recommendations for solutions to OUSD(I&S) Primary and Alternate Policy Focal Points; and give presentations and briefings as required.
• Resolve issues raised in the coordination of policy across the Federal government via participation in DoD, IC, and inter-agency meetings and working groups.
• Required: Must have an active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience working within DoD and have experience coordinating DoD issuances.
• Highly preferred: Experience with the DoD Issuance Portal System and the USD(I&S) Policy Portal.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.