Legislative Affairs Specialist (Secret Clearance #26-053) at Strategic Analysis, Inc. – Arlington, Virginia

Strategic Analysis is seeking a versatile, skilled Legislative Affairs Specialist to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Director's Office. It is of paramount importance to exceed our client expectations with high integrity and focused attention to program deliverables. This support includes the following tasks:


-Support the drafting, editing and review of DARPA responses to congressional requests for information, briefings and hearings.
-Provide subject matter expertise on science and technology policy development and interacting with congressional staffs to implement policy.
-Draft, track, and manage DoD/legislative affairs reporting requirements as they pertain to DARPA and DARPA requirements/responsibilities.
-Maintain significant knowledge and awareness of science, technology, and overall defense issues in Congress.
-Analyze, anticipate, and pro-actively react to political and policy developments.
-Monitor and track draft legislation; prepare summaries for Agency leadership.



Qualification Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 4+ years of experience on congressional committee staff/related legislative affairs experience with a national security focus
• Proven knowledge of legislative processes and procedures, particularly authorization and appropriation
• Active Secret clearance
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Able to effectively manage time and collaborate across a diverse set of priorities
• Able to work fully on-site based on client needss


Desired skills:

• Prior DARPA experience
• Experience working on Capitol Hill
• Master's degree
• Active Top Secret clearance

Clearance:

Minimum DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred DoD Top Secret