Legislative Analyst

Analytic Services Inc•Alexandria, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service. ANSER is seeking a Legislative Analyst to work in support of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (ODASD(CBRND)). In this key role, you will provide technical reviews, analysis, and support of all chemical and biological defense Congressional-related actions. This position can support a hybrid work schedule with 3-4 days per week onsite and 1-2 days per week worked remotely.

Requirements

Possess an active Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, or other related field.
8+ years of related work experience as a legislative analyst.
Prior experience preparing testimony and developing responses to Congressional reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Possess an active Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.
2+ years of Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)-level experience.
DoD and/or chem/bio defense programs strategic communications background related to Congressional engagements.
Recent experience with the DoD Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) system.

Responsibilities

Review current Congressional language and budget marks and provide analysis and reports on items of relevance to the Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) mission area.
Provide technical support in the development and coordination of ODASD(CBRND) responses to Congressional requests for information.
Research and prepare ODASD(CBRND) Congressional testimony and questions for the record.
Develop and coordinate responses, reports, etc. for all ODASD(CBRND) Congressional reporting requirements.
Coordinate agendas, invitations, minutes, and action item tracking for the CBDP Congressional staffer days.
Draft CBDP overview briefings for client presentation to Congressional staff members.
Assist with Congressional DoD Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and General Accountability Office (GAO) actions.
Provide an annual report summarizing authorization and appropriation actions and trends after the fiscal year Congressional budget cycle is complete and a final appropriations bill is published.
Support strategic communications including speechwriting for all Congressional engagements.
Prepare and distribute a Congressional newsletter for the ODASD(CBRND).