Indo-Pacific Policy Analyst
About The Position
The candidate will serve as an Indo-Pacific Policy Analyst to become part of a dynamic team supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy. This position will require a multitude of tasks, including responses to specific and general requests for information, preparing packages for coordination, and researching specific issues. This position requires functional knowledge of DoD Policy, regional knowledge of Indo-Pacific security cooperation programs, and experience supporting DoD executive leadership. The Policy Analyst will work closely with government and contractor analysts across the Department of Defense, including OSD-Policy, the Services, the Geographic Combatant Commands, and various DoD agencies. The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. A Top Secret security clearance is required.
Requirements
- US Citizen
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in fields related to International Relations, National Security, Political Science, Business, or similar fields
- 5+ years working in one or more of the following areas:
- Indo-Pacific Regional security issues or international SC
- Legislative, financial, and programmatic guidelines and policies that drive the U.S. Government's security cooperation efforts
- Managing complex security cooperation-related programs, including FMS, DCS, defense industrial policy, T10 security cooperation initiatives, and key leader engagements
- Drafting professional documents including white papers, briefings, reports, etc.
- Coordinating, planning, and facilitating interagency attended and international events.
- Developing policy and programs to deliver cutting-edge technology through security cooperation mechanisms to accomplish strategic policy objectives.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in political science, intelligence, foreign or international relations, national security studies, resource management or finance, or other field directly related to the contract requirements.
- Five years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Analysis and formulation of Indo-Pacific defense policy and Programs
- Development, coordination, and oversight of Indo-Pacific-related SC programs, including FMS, DCS, and T10-related efforts.
- Planning and facilitation of senior-level (GO/FO/SES) programs and meetings with the interagency
- Planning, coordinating, and facilitating direct engagements with Indo-Pacific allies and partners.
- Analysis and formulation of DoD analysis and planning related to the Indo-Pacific.
- Analysis and planning of defense industrial policies and initiatives.
- Analysis, planning, and implementation of capability development objectives.
- Preparing for and delivering briefings to senior-level (GO/FO/SES) leaders.
- Developing policies and programs to deliver cutting-edge technology through security cooperation mechanisms to accomplish strategic policy objectives.
Responsibilities
- Experience utilizing tasking tracking tools to coordinate executive correspondence
- Meticulous management of memorandums, talking points, portfolio resources, and package materials
- Understanding DoD programmatic responsibilities for reporting, accountability, and executive support
- Responding to requests for program information by executive leadership
- Quickly research, analyze, and package results in response to short-fused requirements
- Prepare quality presentations on short notice for executive presentations to include graphics and graphic design support
- Analyze and identify trends, emerging issues, or future requirements as part of an overarching program planning and implementation process.
- Coordinate across a diverse set of stakeholders in DoD and the interagency
- Conduct research on various strategic defense issue sets
- Support administrative functions such as reporting and file management
Benefits
- Complete Flextime
- 401k With Employer Matching
- Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
- Supplementary healthcare and family support
- Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
- Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
- College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
- Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
- Employee Referral Awards
- Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Sabbatical
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
