Senior Defense Legislative Analyst

Stryker Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Well-being programs

Competitive salary

Job summary

ANSER, Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Legislative Analyst to serve as the principal advisor on congressional and legislative matters supporting the IBAS and DPA initiatives. You will analyze NDAA provisions, appropriations, and policies affecting the defense industrial base, supply chains, and national security priorities.

Responsibilities include drafting responses, briefings, and proposals; coordinating with the Office of the Secretary of War, Congress, and interagency partners; and translating

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Master's degree in Public Policy, Business, Economics, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, National Security Affairs, International Relations, International Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the Department of Defense, Congress, federal agencies, or supporting federal legislative affairs, defense policy, or national security initiatives.
• 6+ years of legislative work experience.
• Knowledge of the congressional legislative process, NDAA, appropriations, and DoD statutory authorities.
• Experience preparing congressional testimony, reports, executive briefings, and legislative correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders on congressional intent, statutory authorities, legislative strategy, and the impacts of proposed and enacted legislation on acquisition programs, budgeting, industrial base initiatives, technology development, DPA investments, and defense modernization efforts.
• Research and assess industrial base risks and opportunities; evaluate legislative and policy impacts; support the development of acquisition and investment strategies; draft congressional responses, reports, briefing materials, and legislative proposals; monitor program execution; conduct strategic outreach; and collaborate with government, industry, and academic stakeholders.
• Translate complex legislative, acquisition, and policy issues into actionable recommendations that support Department priorities and strengthen the National Security Innovation Base.
• Provide legislative and policy analysis supporting the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program and Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base
• Analyze National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and appropriations language affecting industrial base investments, supply chain resilience, critical technologies, and manufacturing capacity
• Advise senior leadership on statutory authorities governing IBAS, DPA Title III, and other industrial base initiatives
• Evaluate proposed legislation and policy changes impacting defense production, workforce development, critical minerals, microelectronics, shipbuilding, munitions, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing
• Coordinate congressional reporting requirements and responses related to industrial base investments and DPA-funded projects
• Develop executive briefings, issue papers, and legislative impact assessments for senior DoD officials
• Support engagement with Congress, the Office of the Secretary of War, Military Departments, and interagency partners regarding industrial base policy and funding
• Monitor congressional hearings, committee reports, and legislation related to supply chain resilience, strategic materials, and defense manufacturing
• Recommend legislative strategies that improve industrial capacity, production readiness, and national security objectives
• Review, assign, track, and ensure proper formatting and completeness of congressional inquiries, reports, questions, etc. in accordance with assigned timelines
• Support the coordination and delivery of senior leader correspondence, talking points, statements, preparatory sessions, briefings, hearings, and after actions for lawmakers and staff
• Regularly review public sources of information such as committee websites, Defense News, Politico, and The Hill and other similar public sources to monitor for trends in policy or opinion that could impact policy, legislation, or public opinion regarding the success/health of the IBAS/DPA programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Strategic advising

Policy analysis

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy, Business, Economics, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, National Security Affairs, International Relations, International Economics, or related field

Job description

ANSER, Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Legislative Analyst to serve as the principal advisor on congressional and legislative matters supporting the IBAS and DPA initiatives. You will analyze NDAA provisions, appropriations, and policies affecting the defense industrial base, supply chains, and national security priorities.

Responsibilities include drafting responses, briefings, and proposals; coordinating with the Office of the Secretary of War, Congress, and interagency partners; and translating