What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Policy Analyst position at ECS_FEDERAL?
ECS is seeking a Sr. Policy Analyst to work in our Crystal City, VA office.
Job Description:
Analyze laws, executive orders, and DoD directives, instructions, and decisions to determine the impact on U.S. military programs and efforts. Conduct research and analysis, development, and coordination of strategy, plans, policies, and doctrine for civilian protection in connection with military operations. Apply technical expertise to executive-level projects, and analyze, assess, and develop future strategies, plans, policies, and doctrine governing civilian harm mitigation. Work with OSD, Joint Staff, Interagency, Multinational, and Academia/Think Tank partners for policy formulation on civilian protection in operational issues. Oversee client project or technical management for intermediate to complex policy projects. Develop and manage processes, draft formal guidance, and monitor execution and implementation. Compose documents and prepare senior leader decision packages. Adjudicate inputs to senior leader decision packages, prepare handouts, and distribute read aheads and other associated products in support of these projects.
Required Skills:
- 10 years experience as a policy analyst supporting the DoD, OSD, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or Military Services.
- Experience researching and evaluating reports from private and public organizations dedicated to defense studies.
- Experience conducting research and analysis and contributing to the coordination of strategy or doctrine for military operations.
- Experience analyzing laws, executive orders, regulations, and DoD directives, instructions, and/or manuals.
- Experience writing DoD policies, including directives, instructions, and/or manuals.
- Experience supporting working groups and governance committees at the working group and executive levels.
- Experience coordinating with DoD, OSD, Joint Staff, Military Departments, Combatant Commands, Interagency, or Allies/International Partners to develop strategy, plans, and policies.
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Desired Skills:
- Experience developing or analyzing policies related to protecting civilians from harm in connection with military operations in conflict zones.
- Experience in developing strategies and policies with a future focus that guides activities of an organization and incorporates the vision and long-term goals of leadership.
- Experience as a military action officer at the LTC/GS-14 Functional Analyst equivalent or higher.
- Ability to develop background papers, talking points, reports, and briefings suitable for all levels of leadership.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and independently with minimal guidance.
- Knowledge of DoD organizations, culture, and processes.
- Possession of excellent organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Top Secret clearance.
- Master's degree.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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