Policy Analysis, Senior Associate

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Position Overview

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Policy Analyst to support a U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) customer in the development, analysis, coordination, and implementation of intelligence-related policies, strategies, and guidance.

 

The Policy Analyst will provide analytical and advisory support on complex policy matters affecting intelligence operations, national security priorities, and the broader Intelligence Community mission. The successful candidate will research and evaluate existing policies, identify policy gaps and emerging issues, develop recommendations, and prepare high-quality written products and briefings for government leadership and senior stakeholders.

This role requires strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills, as well as the ability to navigate complex policy environments, coordinate across government organizations, and translate complex information into actionable recommendations.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research, analysis, and assessments of existing and emerging policies, directives, strategies, and guidance impacting the Intelligence Community.
• Analyze proposed policy changes and assess their potential impacts on IC missions, operations, organizational priorities, and interagency relationships.
• Develop policy recommendations, decision memoranda, issue papers, white papers, briefing materials, and executive-level summaries.
• Support the development, review, coordination, and implementation of IC policies, procedures, and strategic guidance.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, executive branch, and national security policy developments relevant to the customer's mission.
• Identify policy gaps, inconsistencies, implementation challenges, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, federal agencies, and other mission partners to facilitate policy alignment and information sharing.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, presentations, and analytical assessments to senior government officials and leadership.
• Support working groups, policy boards, interagency forums, and stakeholder engagements.
• Maintain awareness of evolving national security priorities, intelligence requirements, and government policy initiatives.
• Track policy actions, recommendations, deliverables, and implementation milestones to support program objectives.
• Ensure all work products adhere to applicable classification, security, records management, and information-handling requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA, 6 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent
• Active TS with the ability to obtain Q/SCI.
• Demonstrated experience conducting policy research, analysis, and developing actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce polished executive-level documents and briefings.
• Experience working with government customers, federal agencies, or national security organizations.
• Ability to synthesize complex information, identify trends, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting IC customers.
• Familiarity with the National Intelligence Program, Intelligence Community policy framework, and national security decision-making processes.
• Experience drafting or coordinating Intelligence Community directives, policies, strategies, and implementation guidance.
• Experience developing policy options, courses of action, and strategic recommendations.

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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