Senior Legislative Analyst

About the role

ANSER is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst to serve as the principal advisor on congressional and legislative matters supporting the Department of War's (DoW) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program and Defense Production Act (DPA) initiatives.

The IBAS and DPA programs are dedicated to strengthening the defense industrial base and ensuring the DoW is positioned to address critical supply chain, manufacturing, workforce, and national security challenges.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders on congressional intent, statutory authorities, legislative strategy, and the impacts of proposed and enacted legislation on acquisition programs, budgeting, industrial base initiatives, technology development, DPA investments, and defense modernization efforts.
• Research and assess industrial base risks and opportunities; evaluate legislative and policy impacts; support the development of acquisition and investment strategies; draft congressional responses, reports, briefing materials, and legislative proposals; monitor program execution; conduct strategic outreach; and collaborate with government, industry, and academic stakeholders.
• Translate complex legislative, acquisition, and policy issues into actionable recommendations that support Department priorities and strengthen the National Security Innovation Base.
• Provide legislative and policy analysis supporting the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program and Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base.
• Analyze National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and appropriations language affecting industrial base investments, supply chain resilience, critical technologies, and manufacturing capacity.
• Advise senior leadership on statutory authorities governing IBAS, DPA Title III, and other industrial base initiatives.
• Evaluate proposed legislation and policy changes impacting defense production, workforce development, critical minerals, microelectronics, shipbuilding, munitions, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing.
• Coordinate congressional reporting requirements and responses related to industrial base investments and DPA-funded projects.
• Develop executive briefings, issue papers, and legislative impact assessments for senior DoD officials.
• Support engagement with Congress, the Office of the Secretary of War, Military Departments, and interagency partners regarding industrial base policy and funding.
• Monitor congressional hearings, committee reports, and legislation related to supply chain resilience, strategic materials, and defense manufacturing.
• Recommend legislative strategies that improve industrial capacity, production readiness, and national security objectives.
• Review, assign, track, and ensure proper formatting and completeness of congressional inquiries, reports, questions, etc. in accordance with assigned timelines.
• Support the coordination and delivery of senior leader correspondence, talking points, statements, preparatory sessions, briefings, hearings, and after actions for lawmakers and staff.
• Regularly review public sources of information to monitor for trends in policy or opinion that could impact policy, legislation, or public opinion regarding the success/health of the IBAS/DPA programs.

Requirements

• Possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Master's degree in Public Policy, Business, Economics, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, National Security Affairs, International Relations, International Economics, or other related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the Department of Defense, Congress, federal agencies, or supporting federal legislative affairs, defense policy, or national security initiatives.
• 6+ years of legislative work experience.
• Knowledge of the congressional legislative process, NDAA, appropriations, and DoD statutory authorities.
• Experience preparing congressional testimony, reports, executive briefings, and legislative correspondence.
• Ability to synthesize complex legislative language into concise executive recommendations.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, concise written reports and oral presentations for senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating within the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) or a similar senior, strategic-level staff environment.
• Experience navigating the DoW acquisition lifecycle and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to identify and mitigate industrial base risks.
• Proven ability to effectively brief, interact with, and provide counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers.
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or a recognized equivalent.
• Knowledge of Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program execution and oversight.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising professional staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, and fostering a high-performing team environment.
• Staff-level experience on the Hill.
• Experience supporting database management of the Department of War Congressional Hearings and Reporting Requirements Tracking System (CHARRTS).
• Experience with DPA, particularly Title III authorities, and defense industrial base investment programs.
• Familiarity with industrial base assessments, supply chain risk management, and defense acquisition policy.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing congressional taskings.
• DAWIA/DAU certification or equivalent acquisition experience.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range For This Position $119,000—$172,000 USD

Benefits

ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being.