Legislative Affairs Analyst

About the role

The Legislative Affairs Analyst will support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASW (CN&SP)), advancing the Department of War's mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing congressional legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements impacting CD/CTOC/CTF missions.
• Assessing DoW legislative proposals for accuracy, compliance, and policy alignment.
• Preparing congressional notification packages and supporting documentation.
• Drafting responses to congressional inquiries and correspondence.
• Supporting preparation of congressional testimony and briefing materials.
• Developing background materials for senior leader engagements with Congress.
• Coinciding legislative matters across DoW and interagency stakeholders.
• Tracking and interpreting legislative developments affecting national security programs.
• Drafting responses to audits from oversight bodies (e.g., IG, GAO).
• Providing strategic recommendations on legislative impacts to programs.
• Supporting development of proposed legislative changes.
• Translating complex technical issues into clear, actionable language.
• Assisting in preparing executive-level reports and decision documents.
• Participating in working groups and interagency coordination efforts.
• Supporting senior leadership with real-time legislative analysis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting DoW, federal agencies, or equivalent organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. legislative processes and DoW authorities.
• Experience preparing congressional testimony, correspondence, and legislative proposals.
• Familiarity with DoW Inspector General and Government Accountability Office processes.
• Strong understanding of national security policy and interagency coordination.
• Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in public policy, political science, national security, or similarly related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently and advise senior leaders (SES/General Officer level).
• Familiarity with DoW PPBE processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.