Policy & Planning Analyst with Security Clearance

Assertive Professionals; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) Match

Profit Sharing

Company-paid Life Insurance

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

National medical plan

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Assertive Professionals seeks a Policy & Planning Analyst to support the DoD/DoW customer in Quantico, VA. The role emphasizes policy drafting, strategic planning, and project governance in a government environment, with on-site requirements and strong emphasis on compliance and reporting.

The position requires an active clearance, 3+ years of relevant experience, and a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, public administration, management, or related discipline (or 8 years of relevant policy/strategic/operational experience)
• Experience conducting organizational assessments, developing procedures, and preparing management documentation
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently
• Competencies in technical writing, business strategy, Lean Six Sigma/SCRUM team leadership and/or DAWIA Program and Procurement Management, Project Management and/or Procurement methodologies
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS/CAS and other applicable Federal Regulations and DoD/DoW policies

Responsibilities

• Draft policies, procedures, and standards for DoD/DoW programs
• Support strategic communications and project management activities
• Develop and maintain work breakdown structures and schedules
• Track project costs and performance
• Prepare portfolio, program, and project assessment reports
• Support change control and governance activities
• Facilitate process improvement, working groups, and special projects
• Review information from multiple sources and prepare decision-support information for leadership

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Project management

Technical writing

Lean Six Sigma

SCRUM / Agile

DAWIA Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business/public administration/management

Job description

Policy & Planning Analyst Remote Apply Assertive Professionals is seeking a Policy & Planning Analyst supporting our DoD/DoW customer in Quantico, VA. This is an open position. This is a great opportunity to work for an employee-centric, fast-growing small business. We offer an excellent benefits package, including PTO, 401(k) Match at 5%, Profit Sharing, Company-paid Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and two options under a national medical plan with employee contribution. This position provides 160 hours of paid leave annually, accrued throughout the year plus 11 federal holidays.

Paid leave accruals vary by contract and are established based on customer requirements and the contractual level of effort.

The salary range for this position is structured with this annual leave allocation incorporated into the compensation model.

• Additional PTO may be given for excused government absences. Employees are also eligible for a $1,200 annual corporate compliance bonus for time and attendance compliance. In addition, candidates are eligible for either a $2,000 sign-on bonus or up to $2,000 in relocation cost reimbursement. Responsibilities Include: The Policy & Planning Analyst will support DCSA’s Acquisition & Technology organization by drafting policies, procedures, and standards; supporting strategic communications and project management activities; developing and maintaining work breakdown structures and schedules; tracking project costs and performance; preparing portfolio, program, and project assessment reports; supporting change control and governance activities; and facilitating process improvement, working groups, and special projects. The analyst will review and evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile conflicting information, and prepare decision-support information for DCSA leadership. Required Experience and Qualifications:
• Active Secret Clearance
• 3 years of relevant experience
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, public administration, management, or a related discipline; OR A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant policy, strategic planning, or operational management experience
• Experience conducting organizational assessments, developing procedures, and preparing management documentation
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Must possess competencies in technical writing, business strategy, Lean Six Sigma/SCRUM team leadership and/or DAWIA Program and Procurement Management, Project Management and/or Procurement methodologies
• Working knowledge of applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and other applicable Federal Regulations and DoD/DoW policies Onsite Position Requirements - This position requires regular onsite work at a government/customer facility. The employee must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:
• Access and work from the designated customer facility for the required work schedule.
• Perform the essential duties of the position using government/customer-furnished computers, systems, equipment, and approved peripherals.
• Access, review, enter, and communicate information through required customer systems and applications.
• Comply with all customer security, technology, facility-access, and equipment-use requirements. Because work is performed in a government/customer-controlled environment, the availability of accommodations involving customer facilities, systems, equipment, software, or technology may be limited to those authorized and available within that environment. Assertive Professionals considers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.