Policy Analyst

Markon•McLean, VA

22h•$180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking an experienced Policy Analyst to support an Intelligence Community customer. The role provides directorate-level policy integration, regulatory compliance, and administrative support to senior government leadership. The analyst coordinates policy reviews, tracks compliance requirements, manages Inspector General recommendations, and works with internal stakeholders to ensure policies and procedures align with organizational standards and mission objectives. The position also supports Directorate leadership and front-office operations through administrative coordination, reporting, and communication with senior-level offices. Vault custodian duties are performed in accordance with established security procedures and requirements.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
Experience supporting policy development, regulatory compliance, governance, or administrative operations within a government or Intelligence Community environment.
Experience reviewing, interpreting, and implementing organizational policies, regulations, and procedures.
Experience tracking compliance requirements, audit findings, corrective actions, or Inspector General recommendations.
Ability to coordinate policy reviews and communicate regulatory changes across multiple organizational components.
Experience preparing reports, briefings, correspondence, and documentation for senior government leadership.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience interacting with senior government officials and cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to handle sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting Intelligence Community policy and compliance activities.
Familiarity with Corporate Policy Staff processes, Inspector General audits, and zero-based policy reviews.
Experience managing policy compliance tracking systems and coordinating audit responses.
Experience providing administrative support to Directorate-level leadership or front-office operations.
Experience serving as a vault custodian or supporting classified information management procedures.

Responsibilities

Integrate and maintain Directorate policies, standards, and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Provide guidance to Directorate components regarding policy updates, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate and facilitate the zero-based review process to evaluate existing policies, identify necessary revisions, and support implementation of updates.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Corporate Policy Staff, coordinating policy-related requests, reviews, and compliance activities.
Track and update Inspector General recommendations in customer systems every 60 days to ensure accurate reporting and timely resolution.
Collaborate with policy portfolio managers, auditors, and Directorate stakeholders to address compliance findings and implement corrective actions.
Develop and deliver reports to Directorate leadership on outstanding recommendations, policy changes, and regulatory compliance status.
Monitor policy actions, deadlines, and reporting requirements to ensure timely responses to organizational directives.
Provide administrative, scheduling, and coordination support to Directorate leadership and front-office operations.
Perform vault custodian duties in accordance with established security procedures and requirements.
Coordinate with senior-level offices to facilitate communication, resolve policy-related issues, and support Directorate priorities.