Senior Congressional Analyst

About the role

MTSI is seeking a Senior Congressional Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of War for Acquisition (ASW(A)). The role involves interacting with senior leaders across the Department of War to collaborate on Department priorities.

Responsibilities

• Developing an annual Congressional engagement strategy.
• Tasking, coordinating, and reviewing requests for information, informal views, and technical assistance from the Hill.
• Preparing senior leaders for testifying on the Hill and engagements with Congress.
• Leading analysis of the defense authorization and appropriations bills.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the Department, including OSW Legislative Affairs and Comptroller.
• Tracking Congressional mandated reports to ensure timely responses to the Congress.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience supporting senior DoD leadership and components in legislative, policy, or strategic advisory roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing high-volume, high-visibility Congressional taskings and engagements.
• Proven ability to interpret and analyze legislative language and effectively communicate its impacts to senior military and civilian officials.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of producing executive-level correspondence.
• Strong organizational abilities and significant experience implementing enterprise-level process improvements.
• Demonstrated capability to operate with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism in politically sensitive environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• A Master’s degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience

Desired Skills

• Experience working on Capitol Hill.
• Experience working similar roles in the Department of War.

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $XXX,XXX/year to $XXX,XXX/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors.