Senior PME Policy Analyst (SME) – Onsite Pentagon

CATHEXIS; Virginia (MN); 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 (Traditional and ROTH)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

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 seeks a dynamic Professional Military Education Analyst (SME) to join our team in Arlington, VA. The SME III provides senior-level policy analysis and analytical support to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic Readiness, working independently on high-visibility tasks related to the SSC Fellowship Program and PME portfolio.

This onsite role requires a Secret DoW clearance, a relevant public policy/security studies background, and 8+ years in policy analysis,

Qualifications

• Active Secret DoW Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, National Security Studies, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Minimum of eight years of professional experience in policy analysis, policy development, or program evaluation, to include experience supporting government or military leadership
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy, statutory, and regulatory issues into clear recommendations for senior leadership
• Proficiency with MS Office (including Word and PowerPoint), SharePoint, and standard research and analysis tools
• Must be a United States citizen to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance

Responsibilities

• Conducting policy research, analysis, and interpretation to inform SSC Task Force decision-making and policy formulation
• Leading the review and revision of OBME Policy and Procedures and DoDI 1322.35, drafting policy language
• Analyzing NDAA Title 10 education provisions and other regulatory requirements to assess SSC program compliance
• Supporting the SSC Degree-Granting Cost-Benefit Analysis by evaluating policy, governance considerations
• Developing policy positions and briefing materials related to the SSC Fellowship Program grading methodology
• Drafting policy memoranda, decision papers, white papers, and issue papers for leadership review
• Supporting SSC Objectives Evaluation, Faculty Composition Analysis, Governing Body Assessment, and Curriculum readiness
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement across Military Services, Joint Staff, and DoD stakeholders
• Preparing policy inputs for annual reports, GAO responses, and Congressional submissions
• Supporting WECC/MECC engagements with policy analysis and briefing materials
• Tracking DoD policy developments and assessing implications for Task Force work
• Informing dashboard parameters for ILR and CER tracking for military members

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent writing skills

Independent / self-starter

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 seeks a dynamic Professional Military Education Analyst (SME) to join our team in Arlington, VA. The SME III provides senior-level policy analysis and analytical support to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic Readiness, working independently on high-visibility tasks related to the SSC Fellowship Program and PME portfolio.

This onsite role requires a Secret DoW clearance, a relevant public policy/security studies background, and 8+ years in policy analysis,