Legislative Analyst in Arlington, Virginia at Anser
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Job Description
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 Overview:
ANSER is seeking a Legislative Analyst to support the Organizational and Management Policy Directorate (O&MPD) within the Office of the Director of Administration and Management (ODA&M). In this role you will track and analyze congressional legislation impacting Department of Defense (DoD) equities, coordinate reporting requirements, and deliver timely updates to leadership. You will support legislative processes by providing detailed research, analysis, and content management to enhance situational awareness and decision-making.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Coordinate congressional reporting requirements across ODA&M and track associated deliverables.
- Conduct legislative research and analyze bills and resolutions, including House, Senate, and conference versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- Identify and assess legislative provisions that impact ODA&M equities and compare against DoD-submitted language.
- Develop side-by-side analyses of legislative text across multiple bill versions.
- Prepare and deliver weekly updates to O&MPD leadership on congressional activities and developments.
- Draft official correspondence in accordance with DoD Manual for Written Material guidance.
- Manage and maintain content within the ODA&M Legislative SharePoint Portal.
- Administer SharePoint workflows, permissions, and data organization processes.
- Support coordination efforts between stakeholders on legislative tracking and reporting initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Bachelors degree in political science, public policy, government, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience supporting legislative analysis, congressional affairs, or policy development within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
- Experience reviewing and analyzing DoD-related legislation, including National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Defense Appropriations Act.
- Experience supporting DoD legislative processes, including tracking, coordination, and reporting requirements.
- Experience preparing formal written correspondence in accordance with federal or DoD guidance.
- Experience managing content and workflows within SharePoint environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret clearance or eligibility for Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within small teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high operational tempo environment.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.