Policy Analyst — Counter-UAS & Irregular Warfare

Red Gate Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

The Red Gate Group in Arlington, VA is seeking a C-UXS Policy Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict. You will help monitor and shape policy related to irregular warfare and counter-unmanned systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, an active Top Secret clearance, and at least five years of experience within the DoD or equivalent commands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• At least five years of experience within the Office of the Secretary of Defense/War (OSW), Joint Staff, Service, or Combatant Command Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to SOLIC’s efforts to guide and oversee irregular warfare and information operations, including preparing high-level meeting agendas, drafting read-ahead packages, and tracking meeting actions.
• Monitor and assess global C-UXS prior-to-launch campaigns, advising on changes to policy guidance, operational plans, and intelligence activities.
• Coordinate with uniformed planners and senior OSD leaders to address policy and resource implications of emerging operational concepts.
• Integrate U.S. Special Operations Command’s plans and programs with key stakeholders across the DoD, interagency, and intelligence community by preparing essential briefings, talking points, and summaries for high-level forums.
• This position is ideal for professionals with a background in defense policy, operational planning, and interagency coordination, who are eager to contribute to strategic efforts in the rapidly evolving field of counter-unmanned systems and irregular warfare. Join us in shaping impactful defense policies and ensuring national security.

Skills

Policy analysis

Interagency coordination

Briefing preparation

Strategic planning

C-UXS knowledge

Risk assessment

Written communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

DoD policy systems

Job description

The Red Gate Group in Arlington, VA is seeking a C-UXS Policy Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict. You will help monitor and shape policy related to irregular warfare and counter-unmanned systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, an active Top Secret clearance, and at least five years of experience within the DoD or equivalent commands.