DoD Senior Legislative Affairs Officer (National Guard/DSCA)

Position Summary

Position Description

DoD Senior Legislative Affairs Officer (National Guard/DSCA)

Location

On-Site and Telework (when authorized), National Capital Region

Employment Category

Full-Time Employee

Travel

Yes

Deployment

No

Drug Screening

Yes

Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy or a related field

Required Experience

15 years of experience that is relevant to the responsibilities of this role as bulleted below:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Active and Reserve components, particularly the relationship among the National Guard and DoD.
• Specialized experience and expertise in the analysis of congressional legislation and the legislative process related to national security issues, including defense support of civilian authorities.

Preferred Experience

18 years of experience that is relevant to subtasks under this task.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

SANCORP is seeking a Senior DoD Legislative Affairs Analyst with knowledge of National Guard policies/procedures and Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) experience to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (OUSD(P)). The following are examples of responsibilities:

• Provide on-site staff support in the development of homeland defense and DSCA policies and strategies. Provide timely drafts of well-written, concise memoranda to DoD senior leaders on implications of policy and strategy decisions and proposed courses of action.
• Provide technically-based assessments of risk associated with DoD plans and force structure related to homeland defense missions and DSCA activities.
• Provide analysis to advance policy objectives for homeland defense and DSCA through established DoD processes (e.g., capability assessments, plans, budgeting, and acquisition).
• Support DoD senior leaders in assessments of DoD’s roles and responsibilities in US Government strategies and policies for domestic incident management and response, homeland defense, and homeland security missions.
• Provide expert analyses on a wide range of homeland defense and domestic incident management and response issues, including legislative authorities and funding mechanisms, to support DoD senior engagements with US Government, State government, National Guard, international counterparts, and Congress.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the development of US Government regulations, DoD directives and instructions, Executive Branch departments and agencies’ documents, and international agreements related to homeland defense and domestic response.
• Provide analysis to support policy development for prevention and response to incidents, and the development and coordination of interagency solutions, including for CBRN incidents, natural disasters, and law enforcement support operations.
• Prepare senior DoD officials to participate in national-level and DoD exercises related to domestic incident management and homeland defense.
• Support surge manning requirements during national responses to catastrophic events, including liaison roles across the interagency and DoD Components.

SANCORP Consulting LLC may modify or adjust the position as needed. This job description is not a contract and may be updated at SANCORP’s discretion.

SANCORP Consulting, LLC, is an SDVOSB and SBA 8(a) company seeking highly motivated and qualified professionals. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance; 401(k); and holidays to ensure a high quality of life for our employees. Visit our website for more information: www.sancorpconsulting.com.

SANCORP Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

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