Senior Policy Analyst

Eccalon, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon, LLC in the United States is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support the DoW OSBP and IBG by delivering expert policy analysis, strategic recommendations, and program support across the defense acquisition ecosystem.

The role requires 8+ years in federal policy, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, subcontracting principles, and strong writing and briefing abilities to inform senior leaders, contracting offices, and industry partners.

Qualifications

• SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree as specified.
• 8+ years of relevant federal policy experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and small business regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in policy development, regulatory analysis, or program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze laws, regulations, directives, and policies affecting DoW small business programs.
• Develop policy papers, briefing materials, and senior leadership memos.
• Support implementation of statutes and regulations related to DoD contracting.
• Provide SME on subcontracting requirements and socioeconomic categories.
• Assist in developing OSBP guidance and internal SOPs.
• Research trends and risks in small business utilization within the defense base.
• Track legislative/regulatory developments from Congress, SBA, FAR, DFARS.
• Coordinate with contracting offices, legal counsel, SBA reps, prime contractors, and small business partners.
• Prepare executive briefings and respond to leadership inquiries.
• Support subcontracting program efforts, including review of subcontracting plans and reporting.
• Identify barriers to subcontracting opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Support meetings, industry events, and interagency coordination.
• Perform other duties supporting OSBP priorities.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Oral communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, business, public administration, law, acquisition, finance, or a related field

Master’s degree in public policy, law, business administration, acquisition, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Policy Analyst supports the Department of War (DoW) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and Industrial Base Growth (IBG) by providing expert policy analysis, strategic recommendations, and program support to advance small business participation across the defense acquisition ecosystem. This position plays a key role in evaluating legislation, regulations, and policy guidance affecting small business programs, while also supporting subcontracting-related initiatives, reporting, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in federal acquisition policy, defense programs, small business regulations, and subcontracting principles, with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable guidance for senior leaders, contracting activities, and industry partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze proposed and existing laws, regulations, directives, and policies affecting DoW small business programs and acquisition activities.
• Develop policy papers, briefing materials, white papers, decision memos, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support implementation and interpretation of statutes and regulations related to small business participation in DoD contracting.
• Provide subject matter expertise on federal small business programs, including subcontracting requirements, socioeconomic categories, and acquisition-related policy impacts.
• Assist in the development, coordination, review, and revision of OSBP guidance, policy memoranda, standard operating procedures, and internal program materials.
• Conduct research and analysis on trends, risks, and opportunities related to small business utilization and supplier diversity within the defense industrial base.
• Track and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments from Congress, SBA, FAR, DFARS, and other federal agencies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including contracting offices, program offices, legal counsel, SBA representatives, prime contractors, and small business partners.
• Support subcontracting program efforts, including review of subcontracting plans, performance trends, compliance considerations, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with analyzing subcontracting data and preparing reports, dashboards, summaries, and responses for leadership inquiries.
• Help identify barriers to subcontracting opportunities for small businesses and recommend policy or process improvements.
• Support meetings, working groups, industry engagement events, and interagency coordination related to small business and subcontracting matters.
• Prepare executive-level briefings and present findings, recommendations, and status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of OSBP priorities and mission objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, business, public administration, law, acquisition, finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in federal policy, acquisition policy, small business programs, defense programs, or government contracting.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition processes, including FAR, DFARS, and small business regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting policy development, regulatory analysis, or program implementation within DoD or another federal agency.
• Familiarity with subcontracting plans, subcontracting compliance, and small business utilization requirements in federal contracting.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, including experience drafting senior-level correspondence and briefing materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and coordinate across diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Master’s degree in public policy, law, business administration, acquisition, or a related field