Policy Analyst

Description of Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of changes to the international political-military environment and the potential impacts on DoW and USG efforts to counter global drug trafficking and other illicit threat network activities that threaten U.S. national security interests.
Provide advice and recommendations to USG decision makers regarding the implications of existing or proposed changes to USG international agreements, military sales, security cooperation investments, and similar activities on CD/CTOC/CTF policies and programs.
Analyze national security policy issues related to DoW support of National Drug Control Program objectives, identify stakeholder equities, and assist USG personnel in developing responsive CD/CTOC/CTF programs in coordination with other OSW offices, the Joint Staff, CCMDs, Military Departments, War Agencies, the USG Intelligence Community, other USG Departments, and U.S. and foreign law enforcement partners.
Provide decision-support assistance to ODASW (CNGT) and USG personnel by analyzing ongoing and proposed CCMD and War Agency CD/CTOC/CTF programs and activities and making recommendations, based on USG guidance, for investment or other programmatic changes.

Required Degree/Education/Certification

Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college/university.

Required Skills and Experience

• Possess ten (10) years’ experience providing services to senior general/flag officer ranks and/or SES levels within the DOW, other government agencies, or industry corporate equivalents, and will be expected to perform at the level of a mid-range GS-15 equivalent.
• Be able to operate independently, proactively manage requirements, and require minimal government direction to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate prior experience and capabilities for the successful execution of tasks associated with specific duty positions/focus areas (e.g., legislative, budget, etc.).
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, and the ability to translate highly technical information into plain language for effective communication with DoW and other USG staff in the performance of all duties, tasks and services.

Required Citizenship and Clearance

Must be a naturalized U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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About Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH)

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. We are comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. BAH includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC. For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com