Senior Defense Policy Analyst and Subcontracting Lead

Eccalon, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support the DoW Office of Small Business Programs and IBG, delivering expert policy analysis, strategic recommendations, and program support to boost small business participation in defense acquisitions.

The role focuses on evaluating legislation, regulations, and policy guidance, while coordinating with contracting offices, legal counsel, SBA, and prime contractors to drive compliant, impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of federal policy or defense program experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and small business regulations.
• Experience supporting policy development and program implementation.
• Familiarity with subcontracting plans and compliance.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to brief senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze proposed and existing laws, regulations, directives, and policies affecting DoW small business programs and acquisition activities.
• Develop policy papers, briefing materials, white papers, decision memos, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support implementation and interpretation of statutes and regulations related to small business participation in DoD contracting.
• Provide subject matter expertise on federal small business programs, including subcontracting requirements, socioeconomic categories, and policy impacts.
• Assist in the development, coordination, review, and revision of OSBP guidance, policy memoranda, SOPs, and internal program materials.
• Conduct research and analysis on trends, risks, and opportunities related to small business utilization and supplier diversity within the defense industrial base.
• Track and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments from Congress, SBA, FAR, DFARS, and other federal agencies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including contracting offices, program offices, legal counsel, SBA representatives, prime contractors, and small business partners.
• Support subcontracting program efforts, including review of subcontracting plans, performance trends, compliance considerations, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with analyzing subcontracting data and preparing reports, dashboards, summaries, and responses for leadership inquiries.
• Help identify barriers to subcontracting opportunities for small businesses and recommend policy or process improvements.
• Support meetings, working groups, industry engagement events, and interagency coordination related to small business and subcontracting matters.
• Prepare executive‑level briefings and present findings, recommendations, and status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of OSBP priorities and mission objectives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Eccalon is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support the DoW Office of Small Business Programs and IBG, delivering expert policy analysis, strategic recommendations, and program support to boost small business participation in defense acquisitions.

The role focuses on evaluating legislation, regulations, and policy guidance, while coordinating with contracting offices, legal counsel, SBA, and prime contractors to drive compliant, impactful outcomes.