Senior PME Policy Analyst (DoD, Secret Clearance)

CATHEXIS; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; 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

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Program

Community Outreach Initiatives

Job summary

CATHEXIS is seeking a Professional Military Education Analyst (SME) to support the SSC Task Force at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role requires senior-level policy analysis, drafting policy memos, and coordinating with DoD stakeholders.

Active Secret DoW clearance and eight years of policy experience are required. The role emphasizes independent, high-visibility work with MS Office/SharePoint proficiency and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Active Secret DoW clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, National Security Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of eight years of professional policy analysis, policy development, or program evaluation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; translate complex policy into clear recommendations.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, and standard research tools.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research, analysis, and interpretation to inform SSC Task Force decisions.
• Lead review and revision of OBME policy and DoDI 1322.35, drafting policy language.
• Analyze NDAA Title 10 education provisions to assess SSC program compliance.
• Support the SSC Degree-Granting Cost-Benefit Analysis by evaluating governance considerations.
• Develop policy positions and briefing materials for leadership review.

Skills

Policy analysis

Strong writing

MS Office/SharePoint

US citizenship

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, National Security Studies, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)

SharePoint

Job description

CATHEXIS is seeking a Professional Military Education Analyst (SME) to support the SSC Task Force at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role requires senior-level policy analysis, drafting policy memos, and coordinating with DoD stakeholders.

Active Secret DoW clearance and eight years of policy experience are required. The role emphasizes independent, high-visibility work with MS Office/SharePoint proficiency and strong writing skills.