Senior Policy Analyst
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Analyze proposed and existing laws, regulations, directives, and policies affecting DoW small business programs and acquisition activities. Develop policy papers, briefing materials, white papers, decision memos, and recommendations for senior leadership. Support implementation and interpretation of statutes and regulations related to small business participation in DoD contracting. Provide subject matter expertise on federal small business programs, including subcontracting requirements, socioeconomic categories, and acquisition-related policy impacts. Conduct research and analysis on trends, risks, and opportunities related to small business utilization and supplier diversity within the defense industrial base. Track and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments from Congress, SBA, FAR, DFARS, and other federal agencies. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including contracting offices, program offices, legal counsel, SBA representatives, prime contractors, and small business partners. Assist with analyzing subcontracting data and preparing reports, dashboards, summaries, and responses for leadership inquiries. Help identify barriers to subcontracting opportunities for small businesses and recommend policy or process improvements. Prepare executive-level briefings and present findings, recommendations, and status updates to leadership and stakeholders. Requires a SECRET security clearance, 8+ years of relevant experience in federal policy, and strong analytical and writing skills. Master's degree preferred.
Required Qualifications
- SECRET security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, business, public administration, law, acquisition, finance, or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant experience in federal policy, acquisition policy, small business programs, defense programs, or government contracting
- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition processes, including FAR, DFARS, and small business regulatory frameworks
- Experience supporting policy development, regulatory analysis, or program implementation within DoD or another federal agency
- Familiarity with subcontracting plans, subcontracting compliance, and small business utilization requirements in federal contracting
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, including experience drafting senior-level correspondence and briefing materials
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and coordinate across diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
Desired Qualifications
- TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Master's degree in public policy, law, business administration, acquisition, or a related field
- Legal background
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