Senior Legislative Analyst

Beyond SOF; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond SOF is seeking a senior policy professional to support congressional committees and Government officials. The role requires extensive experience drafting congressional testimony, analyzing legislation, and coordinating input for legislative proposals, with DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.

The candidate will interface with senior management, provide technical guidance, and deliver high-quality, error-free briefings and reports to senior officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of Federal Department-level experience with congressional staffs.
• 8+ years drafting congressional testimony for government officials.
• 8+ years analyzing legislation for relevant equities, drafting and coordinating input for legislative proposals.
• Ability to interface with senior level management.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical support and advice.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Skills

Federal experience

Testimony drafting

Legislation analysis

Stakeholder communication

Communication skills

Technical advisory

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in any field of study;
• Minimum 8 years of Federal Department-level experience working with the staffs of the relevant congressional committees;
• Minimum 8 years of experience drafting congressional testimony for Government officials;
• Minimum 8 years of experience at the Federal Department-level analyzing legislation for relevant equities, drafting, editing, and coordinating input for legislative proposals, reviewing congressional reports for accuracy, conducting research, and presenting information to senior officials;
• Ability to interface with senior level management;
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical support and advice; and,
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in any field of study;
• 10 or more years of Joint, OSD, Service experience working with the staffs of the House and Senate Armed Services, Foreign Affairs/Relations, Intelligence, and Appropriations committees;
• 10 or more years of experience drafting congressional testimony for senior Defense officials;
• 10 or more years of experience at the Joint, OSD, Service, or other Federal Department-level analyzing legislation for relevant equities, drafting, editing, and coordinating input for legislative proposals, reviewing congressional reports for accuracy, conducting research, and presenting information to senior officials.