Policy Analyst I

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Washington, DC

2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Policy Analyst I with a TS/SCI security clearance to support Kadiak and its government customer in Washington, DC. The role supports the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism and requires onsite presence five days per week, with situational telework if appropriate. The position may involve up to 20% overseas travel. The Policy Analyst will coordinate with regional and functional bureaus within the Department of State and with interagency partners to advance Bureau policy. The analyst will support diplomatic engagements, interagency meetings, leadership preparation, policy research and writing, tracking of initiatives, and the organization of conferences and meetings. Other projects, including high-level U.S. government visits, may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two or more years of experience preferred.
Top Secret security clearance required; the posting title description also specifies a TS/SCI clearance.
Able to be available for up to 20% overseas travel.
Able to brief and work effectively with high-ranking officials of the State Department, other government agencies, and foreign governments.
Able to understand or learn the State Department paper process and other procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Able to learn and retain the assigned office’s policies and viewpoints as they relate to current foreign policy situations and Bureau program activities.
Able to understand interagency coordination and work across multiple organizations.
Logistics experience related to convening or organizing meetings or conferences.
Onsite presence five days per week; situational telework may be appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Study in international studies, political science, national security, foreign policy, humanitarian assistance, foreign assistance, or counterterrorism.
State Department policy experience, or policy experience at another federal agency in foreign policy, humanitarian assistance, foreign assistance, or counterterrorism.
Familiarity with State Department presentation and data tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as a policy analyst in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism.
Liaise routinely with regional and functional bureaus within the Department of State and interagency partners to communicate and advance Bureau policy.
Coordinate with relevant regional and functional bureaus to advise the Office Director and Deputy Director on special projects in the assigned area of responsibility.
Support bilateral and multilateral diplomatic engagements involving the Secretary of State and other Department and interagency principals with relevant partners.
Participate in interagency meetings related to assigned areas of responsibility.
Prepare leadership for local and international meetings, speeches, and presentations.
Research, prepare, and review policy papers and briefing checklists on topics spanning multiple regional issue sets and lines of effort.
Maintain trackers on policy efforts and report on initiative progress.
Support the organization and conduct of conferences and meetings as assigned.
Support other projects as directed, including high-level U.S. government visits.