Policy Analysis, Senior Associate

Peraton•Washington, DC

3d•$66,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Policy Analyst to support a U.S. Intelligence Community customer in developing, analyzing, coordinating, and implementing intelligence-related policies, strategies, and guidance. The role provides analytical and advisory support on complex policy matters affecting intelligence operations, national security priorities, and the broader Intelligence Community mission. The successful candidate will research and evaluate existing policies, identify gaps and emerging issues, develop recommendations, and prepare written products and briefings for government leadership and senior stakeholders. The position requires strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills, along with the ability to navigate complex policy environments, coordinate across government organizations, and translate complex information into actionable recommendations.

Requirements

Two years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or six years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Active TS clearance and ability to obtain Q/SCI.
Demonstrated experience conducting policy research and analysis and developing actionable recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce polished executive-level documents and briefings.
Experience working with government customers, federal agencies, or national security organizations.
Ability to synthesize complex information, identify trends, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Intelligence Community customers.
Familiarity with the National Intelligence Program, Intelligence Community policy framework, and national security decision-making processes.
Experience drafting or coordinating Intelligence Community directives, policies, strategies, and implementation guidance.
Experience developing policy options, courses of action, and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and assess existing and emerging policies, directives, strategies, and guidance affecting the Intelligence Community.
Analyze proposed policy changes and assess potential impacts on IC missions, operations, organizational priorities, and interagency relationships.
Develop policy recommendations, decision memoranda, issue papers, white papers, briefing materials, and executive-level summaries.
Support the development, review, coordination, and implementation of IC policies, procedures, and strategic guidance.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, executive branch, and national security policy developments relevant to the customer's mission.
Identify policy gaps, inconsistencies, implementation challenges, and opportunities for process improvement.
Coordinate with stakeholders across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, federal agencies, and other mission partners to facilitate policy alignment and information sharing.
Prepare and deliver briefings, presentations, and analytical assessments to senior government officials and leadership.
Support working groups, policy boards, interagency forums, and stakeholder engagements.
Maintain awareness of evolving national security priorities, intelligence requirements, and government policy initiatives.
Track policy actions, recommendations, deliverables, and implementation milestones to support program objectives.
Ensure work products comply with applicable classification, security, records management, and information-handling requirements.