Senior Defense Policy & Operations Analyst – Pentagon

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

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Program

Job summary

CATHEXIS is seeking a Senior Operations/Policy Research Analyst to support policy research, analysis, and development for the DASW(SR) Warfighter Development Division. The role focuses on SSC governance, education policy, and program evaluation, with dashboards and briefing materials for senior leadership.

The position is onsite daily at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. A DoD Secret clearance, 8+ years of policy experience, and a relevant bachelor’s degree are required; extensive writing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, National Security Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of eight (8) years of professional policy analysis, policy development, or program evaluation experience
• Ability to work independently on high-visibility projects
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to translate policy into clear recommendations
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and standard research tools

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research, analysis, and interpretation to inform decision-making and policy formulation
• Lead the review and revision of OBME policy, DoDI 1322.35, and related guidance
• Analyze NDAA Title 10 education provisions to assess compliance and inform policy recommendations
• Support cost-benefit analysis for degree-granting authority and governance considerations
• Develop policy positions and briefing materials for leadership review and approval
• Draft policy memos, white papers, and issue papers for leadership
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across DoD services and Joint Staff
• Prepare inputs for annual reports and GAO responses
• Support WECC and MECC engagements with policy analysis and summaries
• Track DoD policy developments and assess implications for SSC governance
• Contribute to dashboard parameters for ILR and CER tracking

Skills

Policy research

Analytical writing

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy or related field

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office Suite

Job description

CATHEXIS is seeking a Senior Operations/Policy Research Analyst to support policy research, analysis, and development for the DASW(SR) Warfighter Development Division. The role focuses on SSC governance, education policy, and program evaluation, with dashboards and briefing materials for senior leadership.

The position is onsite daily at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. A DoD Secret clearance, 8+ years of policy experience, and a relevant bachelor’s degree are required; extensive writing and