Senior Operations/Policy Research Analyst Jobs

Senior Operations/Policy Research AnalystTeam CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence. We are looking for a dynamic Senior Operations Research Analyst to join our team! The Senior Operations Research Analyst will apply policy research, analysis, and development skills to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic Readiness (DASW(SR)), Warfighter Development Division, Warfighter Education Section, developing data-driven metrics, decision support tools, and assessments for the Senior Service College (SSC) Task Force's review of the SSC Fellowship Program and broader SSC portfolio in support of the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)). This position will be onsite daily at the Pentagon, located in Arlington, VA.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Conducting policy research, analysis, and interpretation to inform Senior Service College (SSC) Task Force decision-making and policy formulation, including alignment with the National Defense Strategy (NDS)Leading the review and revision of Outcomes Based Military Education (OBME) Policy and Procedures and DoDI 1322.35, drafting policy language and recommendations to inform leadership decisionsAnalyzing NDAA Title 10 education provisions and other statutory and regulatory requirements to assess SSC program compliance and inform policy recommendationsSupporting the SSC Degree-Granting Cost-Benefit Analysis by evaluating the policy, statutory, and governance considerations related to continued degree-granting authorityDeveloping policy positions and briefing materials related to the SSC Fellowship Program grading methodology and evaluation of Fellowship Request for Program Information (RPI) submissions against Department selection criteriaDrafting policy memoranda, decision papers, white papers, and issue papers for DASW(SR) and OUSW(P&R) leadership review and approvalSupporting the SSC Objectives Evaluation, Faculty Composition Analysis, Governing Body Assessment, and Curriculum and Warfighting Readiness Assessment by analyzing the policy and governance implications of findingsCoordinating stakeholder engagement and staffing of policy products across the Military Services, Joint Staff, and other DoD stakeholdersPreparing policy-focused inputs for annual reports (including the NDAA 557 Report), Government Accountability Office (GAO) report responses, stakeholder reports, and leadership reports to OUSW(P&R), SECWAR, and CongressSupporting Warfighter Education Coordination Council (WECC) and Military Education Coordination Council (MECC) engagements with policy analysis, briefing materials, and summaries of findingsTracking legislative, regulatory, and DoD policy developments relevant to military education and SSC governance, and assessing implications for the Task Force's workInforming the development of parameters for a dashboard to track Individual Learning Records (ILR) and Career Education Records (CER) for military members, ensuring alignment with policy and governance requirements and compatibility with Military Service personnel and manpower systemsRequirements:Active Secret DoW ClearanceBachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, National Security Studies, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in policy analysis, policy development, or program evaluation, to include experience supporting government or military leadershipDemonstrated ability to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility or mission-critical program aspectsAbility to work responsibly and independently with minimal direct supervision, and other duties as assignedStrong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy, statutory, and regulatory issues into clear recommendations for senior leadershipProficiency with MS Office (including Word and PowerPoint), SharePoint, and standard research and analysis toolsMust be a United States citizen to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearanceDesired Skills:Master's degree preferred in a related policy fieldExperience supporting OUSW(P&R), DASW(SR), the Joint Staff, or other senior DoW leadershipFamiliarity with DoDI 1322.35, Outcomes Based Military Education (OBME) requirements, and NDAA Title 10 education provisionsExperience drafting DoD policy issuances, decision memos, or Congressional testimony/report inputsExperience supporting military personnel/manpower policy or professional military education (PME) governanceExperience supporting the military, Veterans AdministrationCATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with national average market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considers various factors in its final offer, including location, qualifications, experience, and skills.Performance BonusesMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off11 Federal HolidaysParental LeaveCommuter BenefitsShort Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness ProgramCommunity Outreach InitiativesCATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department View email address on click.appcast.io group id: 10477716