Senior DCIPS Program and Policy Analyst

KARTHIK CONSULTING, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on qualifications

Job summary

KARTHIK CONSULTING, LLC is seeking a Senior DCIPS Program and Policy Analyst to serve as a subject matter expert in mission support and policy coordination. This full-time position requires 8-12+ years of applicable experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will be responsible for supporting analytical efforts related to DAF DCIPS policies and procedures while facilitating stakeholder engagement.

The role offers an anticipated salary range of $155,000-$175,000 based on qualifications. Join us in a dynamic environment that emphasizes workforce alignment with mission and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of federal civilian personnel or equivalent experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience in supporting policy development and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for DAF DCIPS policies and processes.
• Draft and coordinate policy recommendation products.
• Liaise across functional communities to facilitate communication.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong writing

Stakeholder management

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

New Posted: July 2, 2026

I. Position Summary

The Senior DCIPS Program and Policy Analyst serves as the mission subject matter expert for DAF DCIPS program support, policy coordination, pay pool and awards process support, workforce planning products, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level decision support. This role helps ensure DCIPS policy, guidance, and program activities are coordinated, understood, and executed in a manner that aligns the civilian intelligence workforce with mission and organizational priorities. This is a full-time position contingent upon award, with an anticipated salary range of $155,000-$175,000 based on candidate qualifications and final contract requirements.

Work Environment

• Work Location: National Capital Region (NCR)
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Compensation

Karthik Consulting is committed to providing competitive compensation based on the responsibilities of the role, required qualifications, security clearance level, relevant experience, certifications, customer requirements, geographic location, and overall business needs. The salary range listed for this position represents a good‑faith estimate of the current compensation range for this role.

At Karthik Consulting, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. Final compensation decisions are based on the facts and circumstances of each candidate’s experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, contract requirements, and overall alignment with the role.

Employees may be eligible for company benefits and additional compensation programs, subject to company policy, contract requirements, and individual eligibility.

II. Program Context

Program Description

The DAF DCIPS Support program provides specialized expertise to align the work of government intelligence personnel with mission and organizational priorities, support executive and stakeholder engagement, communicate the link between individual contributions and mission success, and promote workforce growth through career paths, training, and educational opportunities.

Program Scope

The program scope includes DCIPS program management, policy recommendations, pay pool and awards process support, strategic communications, knowledge management, workforce training and development, content delivery, data analysis, visualization, stakeholder coordination, meeting support, reporting, and continuous improvement for AF/A2F and DAF DCIPS stakeholders.

III. Key Responsibilities

DCIPS POLICY AND PROGRAM SUPPORT

• Provide senior analytical support for DAF DCIPS policies, processes, procedures, supplemental guidance, program resources, and workforce planning products.
• Draft, review, and coordinate policy recommendation products, executive summaries, point papers, read‑aheads, meeting materials, and decision support packages.
• Support coordination with AF/A1, AF/A2, OUSD(I&S), ODNI, MAJCOMs, COCOMs, DAF DCIPS Components, HR representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain decision logs, subject matter expert routing records, tasker status, stakeholder actions, and supporting documentation for DCIPS program activities.

PAY POOL, AWARDS, AND WORKFORCE PROCESS SUPPORT

• Support management of DAF DCIPS Pay Pool and DCIPS Special Acts Awards processes, including guidance coordination, data collection, compliance review support, analysis, and briefing development.
• Assist with collection, organization, and interpretation of pay pool, awards, performance, workforce planning, and program data to support Government decision‑making.
• Identify process gaps, recurring issues, stakeholder concerns, and opportunities to improve consistency, compliance, and program resource utilization.
• Support strategic workforce planning updates and other DCIPS program products as directed by Government leadership.

STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION AND EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

• Liaise across functional communities to facilitate communication, coordinate meetings, route taskings to appropriate subject matter experts, and disseminate key information.
• Support activities that interface with career field stakeholders, HR representatives, supervisors, managers, senior leaders, and DCIPS Components.
• Prepare concise, accurate, and mission‑focused written products for senior‑level review and action.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of DCIPS policies, procedures, communications, and stakeholder engagement practices.

ROLE‑SPECIFIC DELIVERABLE OWNERSHIP

• Own policy recommendation products, point papers, read‑aheads, executive summaries, pay pool and DCIPS Special Acts Awards coordination materials, analysis, and briefing inputs.
• Maintain stakeholder engagement logs, decision logs, tasker trackers, subject matter expert routing records, and strategic workforce planning support products.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, minutes, action‑item summaries, monthly status report inputs, Program Management Review inputs, and program review products.
• Ensure deliverables remain accurate, coordinated, well‑documented, and aligned to Government direction, KC quality standards, and DCIPS mission needs.

IV. Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Policy, National Security Studies, Workforce Management, or a related field. Equivalent senior‑level DoD, IC, Air Force, headquarters staff, A&A, civilian personnel, policy, manpower, workforce management, or DCIPS program experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Professional Certifications

Preferred: PMP, PgMP, DAWIA, SHRM, HRCI, DCIPS‑related training, SAFe, Agile, or comparable program management, workforce management, human capital, or policy certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 8-12+ years of federal civilian personnel, military personnel, DCIPS, HR policy, manpower, workforce management, or IC workforce program experience.
• Experience supporting policy development, coordination, performance management, awards processes, workforce planning, or personnel program operations.
• Experience preparing executive‑level written products, briefings, recommendations, summaries, and decision support materials.
• Ability to coordinate across senior DoD, Air Force, IC, HR, and career field stakeholders.
• Strong writing, analytical thinking, briefing, meeting facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast‑paced A&A environment while coordinating across Government and contractor stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct DCIPS program experience or Defense Intelligence Enterprise civilian workforce policy experience.
• Experience with pay pool, awards, performance management, career development, or workforce planning processes.
• Experience supporting AF/A2, AF/A1, OUSD(I&S), ODNI, MAJCOM, COCOM, or comparable headquarters‑level coordination.
• Understands DCIPS as an intelligence workforce management system, not generic HR administration.
• Can translate policy, stakeholder input, and workforce data into practical senior‑leader recommendations.
• Can operate independently across sensitive, high‑visibility personnel and workforce program activities.
• Understands that DCIPS support requires mission alignment, discretion, documentation discipline, stakeholder coordination, and measurable program value.

V. Core Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY & OWNERSHIP Owns policy analysis, coordination support, action tracking, and deliverable execution through completion.
• COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION Coordinates clearly with Government leaders, HR stakeholders, career field representatives, program teams, and subject matter experts.
• ANALYTICAL THINKING Evaluates policy, workforce data, stakeholder input, process gaps, and program issues to develop practical recommendations.
• QUALITY & COMPLIANCE Maintains accuracy, documentation discipline, routing control, decision traceability, and alignment with Government direction.
• ADAPTABILITY & INITIATIVE Responds effectively to changing priorities, sensitive taskers, urgent coordination needs, and high‑visibility workforce actions.
• CUSTOMER & MISSION FOCUS Connects DCIPS policy and program support to workforce readiness, mission alignment, stakeholder confidence, and measurable program value.