Policy Analyst Job at MCR, Arlington, VA

  • MCR
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

OverviewSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The SLA Analysis Group provides objective analyses, plans, and strategies to USN, USAF, Australian Defence, and DARPA clients to support acquisition, delivery, and sustainment decisions. Embedded within the group lies the core SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development, and Cost Estimating with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Policy Analyst. This is a full-time position seated at the client site at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Policy Analyst will support SPA’s Navy Staff client in the development of Navy and Joint plans, programs, and policies. The analyst will be required to provide advice and analysis regarding inter-agency plans and policies, Navy plans on force employment and posture, how the Navy will meet anticipated national security requirements, and Navy-wide coordination and integration with the Coast Guard and Marine Corps. He/she will employ multidisciplinary analysis to find objective and rigorous answers on these topics; draft, review, and analyze plans and policy documents; assist Navy Staff in responding to taskers and requests for information; and coordinate and participate in reviews and other meetings, developing information papers and briefings, wargaming support, coordination of off-site activities, facilitation of planning conferences, coordinating policy positions across Navy stakeholders, advocacy support for the development and coordination of N5 topics and related issues across DoD and DON. Additional activities include delivering presentations to senior leaders.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Master's degree from an accredited university in the field of military science, operations research, maritime policy,international relations, national security affairs, strategic studies of Government, or related fields; Project Management Professional is preferredTen (10) years or more of progressive DoD experience to include experience in Echelon 1 policy and planning; fluency in OSD and Naval organizations; familiarity with current U.S. Service, Joint and DoD Capstone Strategies and Policies; OPNAV documentation, editorial, analytic and research standards; prior OPNAV and/or SECNAV experience preferredPrevious experience working in OPNAV or comparable Navy staff roles, including familiarity with tasker process, action memos, and other workflowsStrong written and oral communication skills, the ability and willingness to multi-task, and capable of professionally addressing client questions and issuesProficiency with the MS Office Suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)Active DoD Secret clearance is required, and the ability to maintain it throughout employmentDesired Qualifications: Experience with Navy or Coast Guard policy, plans, and programs and service integrationPay Range InformationAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $135,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.Job SummaryID: 2026-23068Category: Strategy, Policy, & Advisory ServicesSecurity Clearance Requirement: SecretType: Regular Full-TimeLevel: Mid-level

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours

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