Senior Defense Policy & Acquisition Analyst

Eccalon LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon LLC is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support the DoW Office of Small Business Programs and the Industrial Base Growth. You will evaluate legislation and policy guidance, translate requirements into actionable guidance for leaders, contracting, and industry partners.

The ideal candidate has extensive federal policy experience, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and experience with small business programs. Role involves coordinating with stakeholders and producing policy memos and briefing

Qualifications

• Required: SECRET security clearance and relevant federal policy experience.
• Experience with DoD or federal contracting and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze laws, regulations, directives, and policies affecting DoW small business programs.
• Develop policy papers, briefing materials, white papers, and memos for senior leadership.
• Support statutes and regulations related to small business participation in DoD contracting.
• Provide SME on federal small business programs, including subcontracting and socioeconomic categories.
• Assist with OSBP guidance, SOPs, and internal program materials.
• Research trends and risks in small business utilization and supplier diversity.
• Track impact of legislative/regulatory developments from Congress, SBA, FAR, DFARS.
• Coordinate with contracting offices, legal, SBA, primes, and small business partners.
• Support subcontracting program efforts and reporting for leadership.
• Identify barriers to subcontracting opportunities and propose improvements.
• Assist with meetings, working groups, industry events, and interagency coordination.
• Prepare executive briefings with findings and status updates.

Skills

Secret security clearance

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in public policy, or

8+ years federal policy experience

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Policy development experience

Subcontracting regulations

Strong writing/communication

Multitasking across stakeholders

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, law, acquisition, finance, or related field

Master's degree in public policy, law, business administration, acquisition, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Eccalon LLC is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support the DoW Office of Small Business Programs and the Industrial Base Growth. You will evaluate legislation and policy guidance, translate requirements into actionable guidance for leaders, contracting, and industry partners.

The ideal candidate has extensive federal policy experience, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and experience with small business programs. Role involves coordinating with stakeholders and producing policy memos and briefing