Senior policy analyst job description

**This position is currently telework eligible due to COVID, with in person meetings happening approximately 2-3 days per week. When the Pentagon re-opens fully, this position may be 100% onsite.

Tasks for the Technical Policy Analyst, Senior position include:

• Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DOD, JCS, and civil government acquisition security policies and other technical policies that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas.
• Analyzing and evaluating Air Force acquisition security and program protection policies and processes for Air Force acquisition programs.
• Recommending and designing strategies to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of Air Force acquisition security policy and processes.
• Providing programmatic guidance to Air Force acquisition programs on the implementation of acquisition security and program protection policies.
• Developing and recommending HAF acquisition security and program protection procedures and policies.
• Attending OSD and HAF forums; ensuring Air Force acquisition/acquisition security interests are fully articulated within DOD.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management or Technical Management.

10 years of related experience in government/industry acquisition, system development or testing.

Desired: Acquisition security, program protection, policy development, and/or IT system development experience is preferred.

Security Clearance Top Secret with SCI eligibility Company Information

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with OBXtek's COVID-19 policy. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer COVID-19 policy which may include any or all the following: social distancing, masks, vaccination, mandatory statements regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory testing .

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers' knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

The Intelligence and Homeland Security Group of Leidos is seeking a Senior Policy & Strategy Planning Support to support the Human Capital (HC) Office for an Intelligence Community (IC) program in Maryland. An Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required in order to be considered for this position. The candidate will support Government staff in developing a broad range of written products in support of senior leadership and USG policymakers.
Primary Responsibilities

+ Contractor shall provide expert advice and assistance in the research, development, dissemination, and communication of IC-wide Strategic HC planning, to include development and deployment of key Human Capital measures to objectively assess progress in achieving strategic planning goals.

+ Provide extensive, daily interaction with other ODNI and component staff principles as well as counterparts from other Federal agencies in Human Capital Strategic Planning.

+ These duties rely heavily on historical perspective and understanding of the overall IC environment and dynamics, as well as current and emerging policies, trends, and effective and assertive interaction with other staff principals to assure coordination and linkage in appropriate areas and functions.

+ Assist in drafting, developing, coordination, approval, and implementation of IC-wide human capital policy and other governance documents.

+ Ensure that preparation of IC Human Capital policy documents comply with IC Directive 101, IC Policy System and IC Policy Guidance 101.2, IC Standards.

Basic Qualifications

+ 10-12 years' experience in Policy and Strategic Planning Support.

+ Active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly.

+ Demonstrated experience and ability in designing and implementing strategic plans to include technical writing, facilitation, tracking, measuring, and staffing.

+ Demonstrated experience in strategic communications to include stakeholder analysis, message development, assessment of impact, and understanding of various communication mediums.

+ Demonstrated knowledge and ability in instituting change in an organization through awareness of organizational culture(s).

+ Demonstrated experience in organizing (slides, documentation, logistics, etc.) group meetings, drafting documents, preparing staffing packages and tracking actions.

+ Demonstrated experience in drafting legislation and implementing new human capital policies.

+ BA degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience.

Pay Range:Pay Range $101,400.00 - $156,000.00 - $210,600.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00086967

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

• At least 3 years of federal higher education policy experience required for the policy analyst position. At least 5 years of federal higher education policy experience required for the senior policy analyst position.
• Previous experience with, knowledge of, and/or a strong interest in federal higher education education policy issues, such as those related to school accountability; access, affordability, and completion; consumer protection; student loans; and older/adult students and basic needs, all with a focus on underrepresented or marginalized populations and communities.
• Strong analysis skills, which could include: quantitative analytical skills, including expertise and experience with higher education data sources and use of a statistical package such as Stata or R to perform descriptive statistics; qualitative analytical skills such as the ability to conduct and analyze interviews and focus groups; ability to synthesize large amounts of information to inform problem solving; and/or experience analyzing higher education-related legislative, regulatory, or administrative policies.
  • Candidates should have an understanding of the importance of evidence-based policies and programs.
  • Experience using these skills for policy development is a plus for the senior policy analyst position.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely for public audiences.
  • Experience translating and disseminating complex information to the public and policymakers a plus for the senior policy analyst position.
• Demonstrated ability to form relationships and work with external partners across issues. Candidates should have good listening, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively with internal partners, teams, and contractors.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and keen attention to detail. Candidates should have the ability to prioritize work and manage time on multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Experience with managing tasks and processes to move deliverables and projects forward over time is a plus for the senior policy analyst position..
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Candidates should be self-motivated, but also enthusiastic team players open to helping on existing projects, giving and receiving feedback, and working in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with fundraising or managing grants is a plus for senior policy analyst candidates.
• Curiosity, eagerness, and ability to develop new knowledge and skills.
• Inclined to think independently and challenge conventional wisdom in education policy.

This is a hybrid position with at least 2-3 days/week in a physical office environment in Washington, DC.

Application Process:

Submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary range is $63,000 - $79,000 for the policy analyst and $80,000 - $90,000 for the senior policy analyst; excellent benefits.

No phone calls or emails, please.

New America is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our clientele, our employees and our communities. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. This is a bargaining unit position.

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