International Policy Analyst

The candidate will serve as an International Affairs Analyst on a dynamic team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) priorities related to engagement with Allies and Partners. This position will require a multitude of tasks including responses to specific and general requests for information, preparing packages for coordination, and researching specific issues. This position requires functional knowledge of DoD Policy and experience supporting DoD executive leadership.

The Policy Analyst will work closely with government and contractor analysts across the Department of Defense, including OSD-Policy, the Services, and various DoD agencies.

The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. A secret security clearance is required.

Key responsibilities of the candidate will be (but aren't limited to):

• Experience utilizing tasking tracking tools to coordinate executive correspondence
• Meticulous management of memorandums, talking points, portfolio resources, and package materials
• Understanding DoD programmatic responsibilities for reporting, accountability, and executive support
• Responding to requests for program information by executive leadership
• Quickly research, analyze, and package results in response to short-fused requirements
• Prepare quality presentations on short notice for executive presentation to include graphics and graphic design support
• Analyze and identify trends, emerging issues, or future requirements as part of an overarching program planning and implementation process
• Coordinate across a diverse set of stakeholders in DoD and the interagency
• Conduct research on various strategic defense issue sets
• Support administrative functions such as reporting and file management

The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.

We are looking for candidates with DoD and/or international engagement experience with interest in Security Cooperation and Security Assistance programs.

Full-time

Arlington, VA

$80k - $125k/yr

• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication
  - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity
  - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking
  - Develops strategies to achieve organizational…