International Policy Junior Analyst

Forge Group • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The International Policy Junior Analyst will serve as an International Affairs Analyst on a team supporting Department of Defense priorities related to engagement with Allies and Partners. The position handles information requests, prepares materials for coordination, and researches issues. It requires functional knowledge of DoD policy and experience supporting DoD executive leadership. The analyst will work with government and contractor analysts across the Department of Defense, including OSD-Policy, the Services, and various DoD agencies. A Top Secret security clearance is required.

The role calls for strategic thinking, tactical execution, strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to build cross-group working relationships. The analyst must be organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment with ambiguity and competing priorities. The position is full-time and based at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, with a listed salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year. The assigned Forge job title is Analyst.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top Secret security clearance requirement.
• Experience in the public sector, preferably in DoD or the Department of State.
• Experience in DoD policy formulation and implementation.
• Experience navigating the senior DoD enterprise and coordinating within OSD-Policy and with other engagement stakeholders.
• General literacy with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct open-source research and prepare executive-level correspondence.
• Strong organizational and customer-service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow security protocols.
• Bachelor’s degree (four years) from an accredited institution.
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically, with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to build cross-group working relationships and demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively amid ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and government regulations; write reports, proposals, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make sound business decisions based on data.
• Regular ability to sit, talk, type, or hear; frequent ability to walk, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

• DoD and/or international engagement experience.
• Interest in Security Cooperation and Security Assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• Use tasking-tracking tools to coordinate executive correspondence.
• Manage memorandums, talking points, portfolio resources, and package materials.
• Support DoD programmatic responsibilities for reporting, accountability, and executive support.
• Respond to executive leadership requests for program information.
• Research, analyze, and package results in response to short-fused requirements.
• Prepare presentations for executive use on short notice, including graphics and graphic design support.
• Analyze and identify trends, emerging issues, and future requirements as part of program planning and implementation.
• Coordinate across stakeholders in DoD and the interagency.
• Research strategic defense issues.
• Support administrative functions, including reporting and file management.

Benefits

• Complete flextime.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account and pre-tax premium options.
• Supplementary healthcare and family support.
• Extended short-term and long-term disability.
• Healthcare insurance deductible paydown.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and education and training stipends.
• Cell phone and internet stipends.
• College savings plans with employer contributions.
• Alternative work locations and telecommuting.
• Employee referral awards.
• Retention, signing, and performance bonuses.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid sabbatical.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level