Policy Analyst (Part-time) - Clearance Required
About the Role
LMI is seeking a Part-Time Policy Analyst to support the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Product Support (DASW(PS)), International Logistics and Strategy Directorate, in Arlington, Virginia. This role focuses on advancing regional sustainment strategies, identifying opportunities for international collaboration, and strengthening logistics partnerships to enhance operational readiness and resilience.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the Department’s Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF)
- Provide policy analysis and strategic recommendations
- Support international agreements aimed at expanding Co-Sustainment capabilities with U.S. allies and partner nations
- Advance regional sustainment strategies
- Identify opportunities for international collaboration
- Strengthen logistics partnerships
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Public Policy, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Economics, Operations Research, Security Studies, or related discipline)
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience supporting defense, logistics, sustainment, international cooperation, or policy analysis
- Demonstrated experience conducting assessments, studies, and analysis focused on:
- Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities and capacity (U.S., allied, and partner nations)
- Workforce skills and industrial base capacity in a defense or logistics context
- Statutory, regulatory, and policy constraints affecting international logistics or MRO
- Experience assessing and/or working with international agreements (e.g., MLSAs, ACSAs, MOUs) or similar bilateral/multilateral arrangements
- Demonstrated ability to develop clear, data-driven recommendations for senior defense stakeholders based on quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and a Common Access Card (CAC)
Strongly Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Military Services, or Defense Agencies on sustainment or international logistics issues
- Prior work with RSF-related efforts, depot/MRO planning, or NDAA Section 842 implementation
- Experience with logistics modeling, simulation, or cost/benefit analysis
- Direct experience engaging with allies and partner nations on sustainment, MRO, or broader security cooperation/security assistance activities
- Familiarity with DoD security assistance/security cooperation programs
- Experience presenting complex analytical findings to senior DoD or interagency leadership
Pay
Target salary range: $62,966 - $104,435 (annualized). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications.
Job Location: US-VA-Arlington