Senior Strategy & Analysis Lead — National Security

US Office of the Secretary of Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (OASD(SO/LIC)), seeks an experienced professional to support the Secretariat for Special Operations. The role emphasizes staffing, policy guidance, and enterprise-level coordination to inform Congressional objectives.

Qualified applicants may qualify at the GS-15 level with demonstrated ability in strategic analysis, policy integration, and producing

Qualifications

• Experience conducting strategic analysis to inform senior leader decision-making.
• Ability to develop and integrate strategic guidance or policy recommendations.
• Experience producing decision-quality analytical products (briefings, issue papers, assessments) and coordinating across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Secretariat for Special Operations within the OSD toward meeting Congressional objectives.
• Staffing and human resource policy development and implementation.
• Coordinate across senior stakeholders to resolve competing priorities and enable enterprise-level outcomes.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Policy evaluation

Coordination across stakeholders

Analytical reporting

Job description

The US Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (OASD(SO/LIC)), seeks an experienced professional to support the Secretariat for Special Operations. The role emphasizes staffing, policy guidance, and enterprise-level coordination to inform Congressional objectives.

Qualified applicants may qualify at the GS-15 level with demonstrated ability in strategic analysis, policy integration, and producing