Senior Legislative & Strategic Integration Advisor

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Alexandria, VA

9d•$130,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions Incorporated (MTSI) is seeking an experienced Senior Legislative & Strategic Integration Advisor to support high-visibility Department of War stakeholders in the Alexandria/DC metropolitan area. The role provides senior-level legislative, policy, and strategic advisory support in a national security environment, helping shape defense technology policy, legislative strategy, and senior-leader decision-making. The position requires handling classified communications and taskings at the enterprise level. The advisor serves as a primary point of contact for requests for information, taskers, and executive correspondence; prepares and coordinates response packages; monitors and analyzes legislation; supports Congressional engagements; coordinates with legislative affairs, comptroller, and cross-functional teams; manages Congressionally mandated reports and inquiries within OUSW(R&E); and liaises with Congressional offices, DoD components, think tanks, and interagency partners. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility and U.S. citizenship. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, and a master’s degree is strongly preferred. The stated annual pay range is $130,000 to $180,000, subject to factors including contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. MTSI offers a range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and the posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

Requirements

10 years of experience supporting senior DoD leadership and components in legislative, policy, or strategic advisory roles.
Demonstrated expertise managing high-volume, high-visibility Congressional taskings and engagements.
Ability to interpret and analyze legislative language and communicate its impacts to senior military and civilian officials.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing executive-level correspondence.
Strong organizational abilities and significant experience implementing enterprise-level process improvements.
Ability to operate with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism in politically sensitive environments.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
Active TS/SCI with SAP eligibility.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for Requests for Information (RFIs), taskers, and executive correspondence on behalf of senior Department of War clients, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Prepare, coordinate, and deliver polished response packages for senior leadership and stakeholders, complying with classified handling requirements.
Provide senior-level Congressional advisory support, including monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting legislation such as the National Defense Authorization Act and Defense Appropriations bills.
Coordinate and execute Congressional engagements to advance high-priority technology, research, and policy initiatives.
Collaborate with OSW Legislative Affairs, the Comptroller, and cross-functional leadership teams on high-volume information requests and preparation of senior leaders for hearings, briefings, and engagements.
Manage the development of Congressionally mandated reports and inquiries within OUSW(R&E), delivering clear, accurate, and timely analyses to senior leadership.
Serve as an organizational liaison to Congressional offices, DoD components, think tanks, and interagency partners on defense research, health, foreign affairs, trade, and veterans’ policy.