Senior Defense Policy & Legislation Strategist

Analytic Services Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst to serve as the principal advisor on congressional and legislative matters supporting the Department of War's IBAS program and Defense Production Act initiatives.

You will analyze NDAA provisions, appropriations, and Executive Branch actions affecting defense acquisition and industrial base investments. The role requires leading policy assessments, coordinating with Congress and interagency partners, and translating complex

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Master's degree in a related policy or security field.
• 10+ years of experience in DoD, Congress, federal agencies, or supporting federal legislative affairs, defense policy, or national security initiatives.
• 6+ years of legislative work experience.
• Knowledge of NDAA, appropriations, and DoD statutory authorities.
• Experience preparing congressional testimony, reports, executive briefings, and legislative correspondence.
• Ability to synthesize complex legislative language into concise executive recommendations.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders on congressional intent, statutory authorities, legislative strategy, and impacts of legislation on acquisition programs and defense modernization.
• Research industrial base risks, evaluate policy impacts, and draft congressional responses, reports, and legislative proposals.
• Translate complex legislative issues into actionable recommendations to support DoD priorities.
• Support IBAS and DPA authorities analyses to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base.
• Analyze NDAA and appropriations language affecting industrial base investments and supply chain resilience.
• Advise on statutory authorities governing IBAS, DPA Title III, and other initiatives.
• Coordinate congressional reporting requirements and responses for industrial base investments and DPA-funded projects.
• Develop executive briefings, issue papers, and legislative impact assessments for senior DoD officials.
• Engage with Congress, the Office of the Secretary of War, Military Departments, and interagency partners on policy and funding.
• Monitor hearings, committee reports, and legislation related to supply chain resilience and defense manufacturing.
• Recommend legislative strategies to improve industrial capacity and national security objectives.
• Review and track congressional inquiries, reports, questions, etc., with timelines.
• Support the preparation of senior leader correspondence, talking points, and briefings for lawmakers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Legislative affairs

Policy analysis

Briefing preparation

Stakeholder engagement

Research & writing

Education

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

Job description

Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst to serve as the principal advisor on congressional and legislative matters supporting the Department of War's IBAS program and Defense Production Act initiatives.

You will analyze NDAA provisions, appropriations, and Executive Branch actions affecting defense acquisition and industrial base investments. The role requires leading policy assessments, coordinating with Congress and interagency partners, and translating complex