Legislative Affairs Analyst

Analytic Services Inc•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

ANSER is seeking a Legislative Affairs Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASD (CN&SP)). The ODASD (CN&SP) advances the Department of Defense’s (DoD) mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks. In this key role you will provide expert analysis of legislative actions, congressional requirements, and policy impacts affecting DoD counterdrug (CD), counter-transnational organized crime (CTOC), and counter-threat finance (CTF) programs and play a critical role in bridging DoD priorities with congressional oversight and statutory authorities.

Requirements

Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
Master’s degree preferably in public policy, political science, national security, or similarly related field
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting DoD, federal agencies, or equivalent organizations
In-depth knowledge of U.S. legislative processes and DoD authorities
Experience preparing congressional testimony, correspondence, and legislative proposals
Familiarity with DoD Inspector General and Government Accountability Office processes
Strong understanding of national security policy and interagency coordination
Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language
Familiarity with DoD PPBE processes

Nice To Haves

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate independently and advise senior leaders (SES/General Officer level)
Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language
Familiarity with DoD PPBE processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

Analyze congressional legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements impacting CD/CTOC/CTF missions
Assess DoD legislative proposals for accuracy, compliance, and policy alignment
Prepare congressional notification packages and supporting documentation
Draft responses to congressional inquiries and correspondence
Support preparation of congressional testimony and briefing materials
Develop background materials for senior leader engagements with Congress
Coordinate legislative matters across DoD and interagency stakeholders
Track and interpret legislative developments affecting national security programs
Draft responses to audits from oversight bodies (e.g., IG, GAO)
Provide strategic recommendations on legislative impacts to programs
Support development of proposed legislative changes
Translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable language
Assist in preparing executive-level reports and decision documents
Participate in working groups and interagency coordination efforts
Support senior leadership with real-time legislative analysis