SOF Training & Language Policy Analyst

IQ Sig; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401k w/ match

Gym Membership discounts

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Generous PTO

Job summary

IQ Sig seeks a Program Analyst to provide expert-level policy and program analysis for the DoW, split between LREC and other SOF training policy matters. The role requires deep SOF experience, DoW HQ exposure, and the ability to craft staff-ready policy documents and briefing materials.

The position involves congressional liaison support, data gathering, and coordination across DoW and Joint Staff, with a Top Secret clearance and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Special Operations community (Operator, SOF Staff Officer, or SOF-focused Civil Servant).
• 5–7 years of experience supporting the Department of War, including at least 3 years in a headquarters setting (OSW, Joint Staff, or Service HQ).
• Hands-on experience with the formal DoW staffing process and official correspondence protocols.
• Proven ability to translate complex SOF training challenges into executive-level policy documents or briefing materials.
• Active TOP SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit formal DoW policy documents (DoDIs, Directives, and Memoranda) related to SOF training.
• Prepare and organize staffing packages for review by senior OSW officials.
• Coordinate and adjudicate comments on draft policies with OSW offices, Joint Staff, military departments, and USSOCOM.
• Monitor changes to training policies and summarize potential impact on SOF for government staff.
• Draft responses to Congressional RFIs and gather data for government approval.

Skills

SOF Background

HQ Experience

Staffing Mastery

Strategic Writing

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IQ Sig seeks a Program Analyst to provide expert-level policy and program analysis for the DoW, split between LREC and other SOF training policy matters. The role requires deep SOF experience, DoW HQ exposure, and the ability to craft staff-ready policy documents and briefing materials.

The position involves congressional liaison support, data gathering, and coordination across DoW and Joint Staff, with a Top Secret clearance and a bachelor’s degree.