Policy Analyst Principal

SAIC • Fort Belvoir, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Policy Analyst to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) at Fort Belvoir, VA. This full-time, on-site role is vital to advancing DTRA's mission to counter and deter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and emerging threats by providing strategic planning support, operational expertise, and security cooperation execution across Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Interagency partners, and international counterparts. The candidate will assist in developing, refining, and implementing policies, strategies, and plans related to CWMD missions, with an emphasis on planning, joint operations, and security cooperation. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to U.S. national security by shaping proactive CWMD approaches in coordination with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop joint strategic and operational plans to counter WMD threats, including nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological threats, and address emerging challenges in support of DTRA and CCMD missions.
• Assist with plans assessment and revision processes, ensuring alignment with national and DoD guidance.
• Draft and assess policy documents, white papers, decision memoranda, and operational plans focused on contingency planning, campaign planning, and counterproliferation initiatives.
• Advise DTRA and CCMD partners on CWMD operational and strategic planning by providing subject-matter expertise during plan development, mission analysis, and exercises.
• Prepare and deliver policy-relevant briefings, reports, and presentations to diverse audiences, including senior DoD officials, CCMD planners, and interagency representatives.
• Attend, document, and contribute to strategic planning meetings, CWMD-focused working groups, and cross-functional exercises.
• Plan and document the outcomes of meetings, ensuring actionable recommendations and task tracking.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on CWMD-related threats, trends, and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate capability or policy gaps and provide actionable recommendations to support DTRA’s mission of CWMD.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees