Senior Policy Analyst
Chantilly, VA
Department of Defense – Strategic Systems /
Full-time /
On-site
Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.
SSI is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support our customer in Chantilly, VA.
Responsibilities include:
· Monitor, assess, and report the Congressional climate related to SDA acquisitions and programs of interest.
· Provide support in drafting, editing, and reviewing SDA responses to congressional requests for information, briefings, and hearings, and draft, track, and manage DoD/legislative affairs reporting requirements.
· Provide analysis and evaluation of congressional legislation and report language to include the annual Defense Authorization and Appropriations Acts and any relevant legislation or provision, or funding initiatives that affect SDA equities and acquisition programs.
· Support the legislative process and provide input to and review of draft testimony, appeals, and impact statements.
· Prepare DoD and/or SDA summaries of member and committee actions and technology interest items and serve as a key liaison with congressional staff and members with a key focus on Space Policy, Acquisition, and use of commercial technologies or services.
· Provide expert input into strategy and plan with regard to commercial engagement to expand SDA’s visibility and reach into industry and enhance opportunity for DoD use of commercial capabilities and technologies, and assist with implementing the strategies and plans.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years relevant experience
- Undergraduate or advanced degree required
- TS/SCI Clearance required
- Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, oral presentation, and executive writing skills.
- Documented experience conducting independent qualitative and quantitative research, and planning, researching, and producing high-quality written work.
- Experience and desire to thrive in a fast-paced work environment; highly organized; ability to work independently and meet deadlines reliably.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate, coordinate, and implement Service-level space-related policies and programs that support national security objectives and policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Defense Space and National Security Space in the areas of strategy, requirements, capabilities, architectures, programs, acquisition, and operations.
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