Policy Analyst (Part-time) - Clearance Required

LMI • Arlington, VA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

LMI is seeking a part-time Policy Analyst to support the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Product Support (DASW(PS)), International Logistics and Strategy Directorate, in Arlington, Virginia. The position supports implementation of the Department’s Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) through policy analysis, strategic recommendations, and support for international agreements intended to expand Co-Sustainment capabilities with U.S. allies and partner nations. The role focuses on advancing regional sustainment strategies, identifying international collaboration opportunities, and strengthening logistics partnerships to enhance operational readiness and resilience.

This position requires 20 hours per week, or 40 hours per biweekly pay period. A current DoD Secret clearance is strongly preferred, and the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Common Access Card (CAC). Applicants are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as International Relations, Public Policy, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Economics, Operations Research, Security Studies, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience supporting defense, logistics, sustainment, international cooperation, or policy analysis.
• Demonstrated experience conducting assessments, studies, and analysis of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities and capacity in the U.S., allied, and partner nations.
• Demonstrated experience assessing workforce skills and industrial base capacity in a defense or logistics context.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing statutory, regulatory, and policy constraints affecting international logistics or MRO.
• Experience assessing and/or working with international agreements, such as MLSAs, ACSAs, and MOUs, or similar bilateral or multilateral arrangements.
• Ability to develop clear, data-driven recommendations for senior defense stakeholders based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex operational, policy, and legal issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing reports, briefings, and decision papers for senior leadership.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and a Common Access Card (CAC).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field, such as International Relations, Public Policy, Security Studies, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or Operations Research.
• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Military Services, or Defense Agencies on sustainment or international logistics issues.
• Prior work with RSF-related efforts, depot/MRO planning, or NDAA Section 842 implementation.
• Experience with logistics modeling, simulation, or cost/benefit analysis for weapon system readiness, maintenance, or supply chain optimization.
• Direct experience engaging with allies and partner nations on sustainment, MRO, or broader security cooperation/security assistance activities.
• Familiarity with DoD security assistance/security cooperation programs, such as FMS, DCS, and cooperative programs.
• Experience presenting complex analytical findings and options to senior DoD or interagency leadership.
• Current DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the Department’s Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF).
• Provide policy analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Support international agreements aimed at expanding Co-Sustainment capabilities with U.S. allies and partner nations.
• Advance regional sustainment strategies, identify opportunities for international collaboration, and strengthen logistics partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior