Policy Analyst

Arcfield•Herndon, VA

About The Position

The Policy Analyst will support the Sponsor by providing technical integration and programmatic support to a policy office. This role involves developing and coordinating policy among stakeholders, providing direct support to the Front Office (FO) on time-sensitive matters, and maintaining awareness of all organizational policies. The analyst will design briefing packages for senior leadership, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and assist with facilitating meetings and information sessions. Key activities include tracking action items, monitoring projects, coordinating schedules, and capturing meeting minutes. The role also requires assessing and documenting program requirements, translating technical information into clear documents, conducting peer reviews, identifying process efficiencies, and working both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline.
BS 10-12, MS 8-10, PhD 5-7 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating policy among stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience supporting the FO on time-sensitive matters that affect the entire organization.
Demonstrated senior-level experience engaging and collaborating with external partners to develop enhanced communications and solutions responsive to the Sponsor’s requirements.
Demonstrated senior-level experience in presentation and briefing development.
Ability to maintain awareness of all organizational policies by reviewing them and providing feedback.
Ability to fully coordinate project schedules.
Ability to coordinate program management process activities, such as Program Reviews and Control Gate Reviews, including scheduling meetings and preparing briefings and presentations.
Ability to assist in the preparation of management plans and reports.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate policy among stakeholders on behalf of the Front Office (FO).
Provide direct support to the FO on time-sensitive matters that affect the entire organization.
Maintain awareness of all organizational policies by reviewing them and providing feedback.
Design and modify comprehensive briefing packages with data and information tailored to senior leadership.
Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with facilitating meetings and information sessions.
Assist in identifying and tracking action items, monitoring ongoing projects and initiatives, coordinating project schedules, and capturing meeting minutes.
Assist the Sponsor in assessing, documenting, and tracking program requirements and follow-on Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs).
Translate technical information into clear, readable documents and presentations for both technical and non-technical personnel.
Conduct peer reviews and quality checks on all outgoing documents and presentations.
Assist in identifying and defining process efficiencies.
Work independently or as part of a team.