Acquisition Program Manager

George Consulting, LTD; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

George Consulting, LTD is seeking a Policy Drafting and Justification Program Analyst to support the Navy at the Washington Navy Yard. This role involves supporting national security objectives through policy writing and coordination with various Department of Defense levels. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential, as this position will require direct interaction with military and governmental officials.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate technical jargon into plain English.
• Experience writing and obtaining consensus on policies.
• Willingness to work on-site at the Washington Navy Yard.

Responsibilities

• Support Department of the Navy and Department of Defense activities.
• Justify and coordinate Disclosure Decisions and licensing.
• Collaborate daily with contractor teammates and customers.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Independent working

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in program analysis

Job description

Job Description

George Consulting is seeking a Policy Drafting and Justification Program Analyst to support NIPO at the Washington Navy Yard.

Roles And Responsibilities

Our Policy Drafting and Justification Program Analyst supports different groups, each with distinct focuses. As this supports an Echelon 2 Activity, Program Analysts are expected to contextualize information to demonstrate support for strategic and regional national security objectives, such as those in Combatant Commander Theater Security Cooperation Plans or Department of State regional initiatives. Information will be presented to various audiences, including SES and Flag Officer level, and DoD and Department of State officials to obtain buy‑in and concurrence.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support Department of the Navy (DoN) and Department of Defense (DoD) security cooperation, security assistance and foreign military sales assessments, staff organization, and administrative requirements.
• Work independently with limited direction and be self‑motivated.
• Collaborate with contractor teammates and customers daily.
• Work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet expectations and are delivered on time.
• Write clearly, concisely, and with good grammar.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings.

Technology Transfer Policy Writing Responsibilities

• Justify, present, coordinate, and staff Disclosure Decisions, including Exceptions to National Disclosure Policy (ENDP), Technology Transfer Security Assistance Review Board (TTSARB) decisions, and Low Observable / Counter Low‑Observable (LO/CLO) decisions.
• Process export licensing decisions and coordinate with higher‑level policy frameworks such as ENDP, TTSARB, and LO/CLO.
• Understand major international frameworks (e.g., Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)) and incorporate them into policy decisions, engaging Navy IPO professionals as needed.

Keys to Success

• Ability to translate technical jargon into plain English that relates to national security policy, economic policy, and coalition warfare terms.
• Ability to cogently support and justify a position, communicate clearly in writing, and respond professionally to concerns and questions.
• Ability to consider issues from the perspective of the organization seeking consensus.
• Experience writing and obtaining consensus on new policies, policy changes, or policy exceptions.
• Willingness to work five days a week on‑site at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY).

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in program analysis and evaluation, project planning and control.
• Desired qualifications:
  • Experience supporting service, joint, or OSD staffs.
  • Experience supporting program offices and PEOs.
  • Completion of formal courses such as DISCS SCM-FA-OL (SCM 101), DISCS SCM-OC-OL (SCM‑201), and DISCS IPSR‑OL.
• Telework may be available depending on the assignment and must be approved by the Program Manager/Contract.