Senior Legislative Analyst

Beyondsof; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in Federal Department-level operations and congressional interactions. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in drafting congressional testimony and analyzing legislation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will influence key legislative processes and support senior officials in making informed decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Federal Department-level experience with congressional committees.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting congressional testimony for Government officials.
• Analyzing legislation and coordinating input for legislative proposals.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Technical Support

Legislative Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in any field of study;
2. Minimum 8 years of Federal Department-level experience working with the staffs of the relevant congressional committees;
3. Minimum 8 years of experience drafting congressional testimony for Government officials;
4. 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;
5. Ability to interface with senior level management;
6. Demonstrated excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills;
7. Demonstrated ability to provide technical support and advice;
8. Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred:

1. Master’s degree from an accredited university in any field of study;
2. 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;
3. 10 or more years of experience drafting congressional testimony for senior Defense officials;
4. 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.