Senior Legislative Analyst

Company Overview: ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary: Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst to serve as the principal advisor on congressional and legislative matters supporting the Department of War's (DoW) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program and Defense Production Act (DPA) initiatives. The IBAS and DPA programs are dedicated to strengthening the defense industrial base and ensuring the DoW is positioned to address critical supply chain, manufacturing, workforce, and national security challenges.

In this key role, you will provide expert analysis of congressional legislation, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions, appropriations, Executive Branch policies, and other federal actions affecting defense acquisition, industrial base investments, supply chain resilience, and national security priorities.

• Advise senior leaders on congressional intent, statutory authorities, legislative strategy, and the impacts of proposed and enacted legislation on acquisition programs, budgeting, industrial base initiatives, technology development, DPA investments, and defense modernization efforts. This position also supports coordination and engagement with the Office of the Secretary of War, Military Departments, Congress, and interagency partners to advance Department priorities and ensure legislative compliance.
• Research and assess industrial base risks and opportunities; evaluate legislative and policy impacts; support the development of acquisition and investment strategies; draft congressional responses, reports, briefing materials, and legislative proposals; monitor program execution; conduct strategic outreach; and collaborate with government, industry, and academic stakeholders.
• Translate complex legislative, acquisition, and policy issues into actionable recommendations that support Department priorities and strengthen the National Security Innovation Base.
• Provide legislative and policy analysis supporting the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program and Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base
• Analyze National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and appropriations language affecting industrial base investments, supply chain resilience, critical technologies, and manufacturing capacity
• Advise senior leadership on statutory authorities governing IBAS, DPA Title III, and other industrial base initiatives
• Evaluate proposed legislation and policy changes impacting defense production, workforce development, critical minerals, microelectronics, shipbuilding, munitions, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing
• Coordinate congressional reporting requirements and responses related to industrial base investments and DPA-funded projects
• Develop executive briefings, issue papers, and legislative impact assessments for senior DoD officials
• Support engagement with Congress, the Office of the Secretary of War, Military Departments, and interagency partners regarding industrial base policy and funding
• Monitor congressional hearings, committee reports, and legislation related to supply chain resilience, strategic materials, and defense manufacturing
• Recommend legislative strategies that improve industrial capacity, production readiness, and national security objectives
• Review, assign, track, and ensure proper formatting and completeness of congressional inquiries, reports, questions, etc. in accordance with assigned timelines
• Support the coordination and delivery of senior leader correspondence, talking points, statements, preparatory sessions, briefings, hearings, and after actions for lawmakers and staff
• Regularly review public sources of information such…