Legislative Policy Analyst
About the role
Systems 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.
The Sea, Land, Air Analysis Group’s mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions.
Responsibilities
The Legislative Policy Analyst monitors Congressional hearings, markups, and reports related to nuclear enterprise, CWMD, arms control, and foreign clearance issues. They prepare weekly legislative status updates, synopsis reports, and ad hoc briefings that explain how proposed legislation and oversight may impact AF/A10 priorities.
They help maintain a central repository of official statements, QFR responses, and posture materials. They also assist in drafting talking points, issue papers, and briefing materials for senior leader engagements, in coordination with SAF/LL and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, international relations, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in legislative analysis, Congressional affairs, or policy staff work, preferably on defense or national security issues
- Strong research, writing, and synthesis skills, with the ability to turn complex legislative information into clear, actionable products
- Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
- Experience supporting DoD, a Service headquarters, or a Congressional committee on defense/national security matters
- Familiarity with legislative cycles, authorization and appropriations processes, and GAO/CRS/think‑tank reporting in the deterrence and nuclear/CWMD space
Pay
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 salary range for this position is: USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.