Senior Defense Policy & Operations Analyst

CATHEXIS; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Job summary

CATHEXIS is seeking a Senior Operations/Policy Research Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic Readiness. The role involves policy research, analysis, and development, and supports the SSC Task Force’s review of its Fellowship Program and broader portfolio.

The position is onsite daily at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, with a background in policy analysis and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Policy research, analysis, and development to support leadership decisions
• Experience with DoD or government policy is a plus
• Ability to translate complex policy and regulatory issues into clear recommendations
• Strong writing and briefing skills for senior leadership
• Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration tools like SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research and analysis to inform SSC Task Force decisions
• Review and revise OBME Policy and DoDI 1322.35; draft policy language
• Analyze NDAA Title 10 education provisions for compliance and policy recommendations
• Support cost-benefit analyses for degree-granting authority
• Develop policy positions and briefing materials for leadership review
• Prepare policy memoranda, white papers, and issue papers for leadership

Skills

Policy research

Policy analysis

Policy development

Program evaluation

Strong writing

Analytical thinking

MS Office

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

CATHEXIS is seeking a Senior Operations/Policy Research Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic Readiness. The role involves policy research, analysis, and development, and supports the SSC Task Force’s review of its Fellowship Program and broader portfolio.

The position is onsite daily at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, with a background in policy analysis and strong writing skills.