Senior Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Management Analyst

Analytic Services Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Analytic Services Inc in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Management Analyst to support governance, policy analysis, and regulatory compliance for federal advisory committees.

You will serve as a subject matter expert on FACA requirements, oversee committee operations, and provide strategic guidance to senior government leadership. Strong leadership, PMO experience, and security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 15+ years of experience supporting federal programs in governance, regulatory compliance, policy analysis, or program management.
• 4+ years of FACA-related experience with DoW/OSW governance, regulatory compliance, policy analysis, or program management.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter guidance to government stakeholders on FACA requirements and agency policies.
• Manage establishment, renewal, operation, and termination of federal advisory committees with compliance.
• Prepare and maintain committee charters, membership docs, Federal Register notices, meeting materials, and governance records.
• Monitor public access, meeting notices, membership balance, records, and transparency; identify risks and recommend actions.
• Coordinate committee operations including meeting planning, scheduling, agendas, logistics, and engagement.
• Collaborate with DFOs, agency counsel, committee members, and senior leaders to facilitate activities.
• Track deliverables, milestones, and reporting across multiple committees and workstreams.
• Conduct policy research, regulatory analysis, and program assessments for governance and senior decisions.
• Develop executive briefings, memoranda, reports, and recommendations for leadership.
• Develop SOPs, governance docs, process workflows, and performance metrics to improve efficiency.
• Establish quality-control to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance of docs.
• Facilitate working groups, mentor junior analysts, and address operational issues.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, or related field

PMP certification or other relevant professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Senior Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Management Analyst

Arlington, VA

Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking a Senior Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Management Analyst to support the Organizational and Management Policy Directorate (O&MPD) within the Office of the Director of Administration and Management (ODA&M). In this role, you will provide senior-level program management, policy analysis, governance, and regulatory compliance support for federal advisory committees. You will serve as a subject matter expert on FACA requirements, oversee committee operations, and provide strategic guidance and decision-support materials to senior government leadership.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to government stakeholders on FACA requirements, implementing regulations, and applicable agency policies and procedures.
• Manage and coordinate the establishment, renewal, operation, and termination of federal advisory committees, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare, review, and maintain committee charters, membership documentation, Federal Register notices, meeting materials, and other required governance records.
• Monitor compliance with requirements related to public access, meeting notices, membership balance, records management, and transparency; identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate committee operations, including meeting planning, scheduling, agenda development, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with Designated Federal Officers (DFOs), agency counsel, committee members, senior government leaders, and other stakeholders to facilitate committee activities and resolve operational issues.
• Track committee deliverables, action items, milestones, and reporting requirements across multiple committees and workstreams.
• Conduct policy research, regulatory analysis, and program assessments to support advisory committee governance and inform senior-level decision-making.
• Develop executive-level briefings, decision memoranda, reports, recommendations, and other materials for senior government leadership.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), governance documentation, process workflows, and performance metrics to improve program efficiency and oversight.
• Establish and implement quality-control procedures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and regulatory compliance of committee documentation and deliverables.
• Facilitate working groups and stakeholder engagements, provide recommendations on emerging program challenges, and mentor junior analysts.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience supporting federal programs in governance, regulatory compliance, policy analysis, or program management.
• Minimum of 4 years of FACA-related experience supporting Department of War (DoW) or Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) governance, regulatory compliance, policy analysis, or program management.
• Demonstrated experience applying FACA requirements to federal advisory committee operations, including committee establishment, renewal, management, and termination.
• Experience coordinating federal advisory committee meetings, preparing governance documentation, managing stakeholder engagement, and tracking program deliverables.
• Experience developing executive-level briefings, reports, decision memoranda, and recommendations for senior government leadership.
• Experience conducting policy research, regulatory analysis, and compliance assessments within a federal government environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other relevant professional certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Familiarity with FACA implementing regulations under Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 102-3, and applicable agency-specific policies.
• Experience coordinating with DFOs, agency counsel, senior executives, and federal advisory committee members.
• Familiarity with Federal Register publication processes, federal records management, and information disclosure requirements.
• Experience developing SOPs, performance metrics, and process-improvement initiatives within federal programs.
• Experience supporting federal government contracts in a contractor-client environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and communicate complex regulatory requirements to diverse audiences.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$128,800 - $186,800 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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