Professional Military Education Analyst (SME)

CATHEXIS•Washington, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence. We are looking for a dynamic Professional Military Education Analyst (SME) to join our team! The SME III will provide senior-level subject matter and analytical support to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic Readiness (DASW(SR)), Warfighter Development Division, Warfighter Education Section, working independently on high-visibility and mission-critical aspects of the Senior Service College (SSC) Task Force's review of the SSC Fellowship Program, SSC curricula, and the broader Professional Military Education (PME) portfolio in support of the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)). This position is located in Arlington, VA (Pentagon). This position will be onsite daily at the Pentagon, located in Arlington, VA. We are proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates for future anticipated opportunities. If your background aligns with our anticipated needs, a member of our Talent Acquisition team may reach out should a role become available or to proactively screen you for the role.

Requirements

Active Secret DoW Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, National Security Studies, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Minimum of eight years of professional experience in policy analysis, policy development, or program evaluation, to include experience supporting government or military leadership
Demonstrated ability to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility or mission-critical program aspects
Ability to work responsibly and independently with minimal direct supervision, and other duties as assigned
Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy, statutory, and regulatory issues into clear recommendations for senior leadership
Proficiency with MS Office (including Word and PowerPoint), SharePoint, and standard research and analysis tools
Must be a United States citizen to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred in a related policy field
Experience supporting OUSW(P&R), DASW(SR), the Joint Staff, or other senior DoW leadership
Familiarity with DoDI 1322.35, Outcomes Based Military Education (OBME) requirements, and NDAA Title 10 education provisions
Experience drafting DoD policy issuances, decision memos, or Congressional testimony/report inputs
Experience supporting military personnel/manpower policy or professional military education (PME) governance
Experience supporting the military, Veterans Administration, or prior military experience

Responsibilities

Conducting policy research, analysis, and interpretation to inform Senior Service College (SSC) Task Force decision-making and policy formulation, including alignment with the National Defense Strategy (NDS)
Leading the review and revision of Outcomes Based Military Education (OBME) Policy and Procedures and DoDI 1322.35, drafting policy language and recommendations to inform leadership decisions
Analyzing NDAA Title 10 education provisions and other statutory and regulatory requirements to assess SSC program compliance and inform policy recommendations
Supporting the SSC Degree-Granting Cost-Benefit Analysis by evaluating the policy, statutory, and governance considerations related to continued degree-granting authority
Developing policy positions and briefing materials related to the SSC Fellowship Program grading methodology and evaluation of Fellowship Request for Program Information (RPI) submissions against Department selection criteria
Drafting policy memoranda, decision papers, white papers, and issue papers for DASW(SR) and OUSW(P&R) leadership review and approval
Supporting the SSC Objectives Evaluation, Faculty Composition Analysis, Governing Body Assessment, and Curriculum and Warfighting Readiness Assessment by analyzing the policy and governance implications of findings
Coordinating stakeholder engagement and staffing of policy products across the Military Services, Joint Staff, and other DoD stakeholders
Preparing policy-focused inputs for annual reports (including the NDAA 557 Report), Government Accountability Office (GAO) report responses, stakeholder reports, and leadership reports to OUSW(P&R), SECWAR, and Congress
Supporting Warfighter Education Coordination Council (WECC) and Military Education Coordination Council (MECC) engagements with policy analysis, briefing materials, and summaries of findings
Tracking legislative, regulatory, and DoD policy developments relevant to military education and SSC governance, and assessing implications for the Task Force's work
Informing the development of parameters for a dashboard to track Individual Learning Records (ILR) and Career Education Records (CER) for military members, ensuring alignment with policy and governance requirements and compatibility with Military Service personnel and manpower systems