DSB Policy Analyst (TS/SCI #25-140) - Military veterans preferred

Strategic Analysis, Inc.

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an EOE Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Job Code: 25-140
Location: Arlington, VA
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Required Clearance: Top Secret SCI

Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is actively seeking a versatile Policy Analyst to support the Defense Science Board (DSB). The DSB is comprised of former senior military and government officials, as well as industry and academia leaders that provide independent advice to Defense Department (DoD) senior leadership on modern science and technology (S&T) challenges. The Policy Analyst will support government personnel in the full range of administrative, programmatic, and policy issues impacting DSB activities and assist with DSB task forces and studies.

Onsite work with our government clients in the Pentagon and at SA HQ is necessary. Telework options are available within the Washington, DC area.

As a Policy Analyst, you will:

•Provide analytical and administrative support to the DSB Summer Study and Quick Task Forces
•Interact directly with current and former Flag Officers, Political Appointees, Senior Executive Service, and C-Suite individuals in support of various DSB efforts
•Maintain working-level understanding of Department operations; in particular, those of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Research & Engineering)
•Liaise across the Department, Interagency, Academia, and Industry to identify Subject Matter Experts in support of various DSB task forces and studies
•Prepare and edit correspondence, review guidance, and distill information for distribution
•Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate actions pre- and post-meetings for government personnel and in support of DSB task forces and studies
•Support the DSB in preparing, editing, and finalizing briefings, reports, and other formal products for internal (DoD) and external audiences
•Provide logistics and management support to DSB members and government staff

Qualifications:

•U.S. Citizen and current DoD TOP SECRET security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
•Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of relevant experience
•Ability to work onsite three (3) days a week, which includes work on government site (Pentagon/Mark Center) or at SA HQ as needed for DSB meetings or other preparatory support
•Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment
•Demonstrated ability to perform at a high-level of proficiency on short deadlines and with minimal supervision
•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance priorities across multiple tasks
•Strong team player that actively contributes to group activities and consistently displays work habits conducive to the success of the unit/team to better achieve organizational missions
•Strong judgement and ability to reach sound conclusions
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including editorial proofreading
•Familiarity generating, handling, and protecting classified material
•Ability to support DSB Office administrative functions, as needed
•Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint applications, as well as MS Teams and similar collaboration and video teleconferencing capabilities, such as ZoomGov

Preferred Qualifications:

•Active TS/SCI clearance
•Master's Degree with three (3) years of relevant experience
•Degree(s) in political science, economics, international relations, security studies, and/or STEM
•Experience working with technical projects and/or technical editing and writing
•Prior DoD experience
•Prior military experience
•Project management experience

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions: recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs.

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