Legislative Affairs Specialist with Security Clearance - Arlington, VA, United States - SPA

Description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
(SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues
With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad
Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter
Come work with the best We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission


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The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets
JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues
The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of Defense (DoD)
These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM
SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively

Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.

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military forces retain military superiority in the future
SPA has a near-term need for a Legislative Affairs Specialist to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA
Responsibilities The candidate will support the drafting, editing, and review of DARPA responses to congressional requests for information, briefings, and hearings
Shall provide subject matter expertise on science and technology policy development and interaction with congressional staffs to implement policy
Will draft, track, and manage DoD/legislative affairs reporting requirements as they pertain to DARPA and DARPA requirements/responsibilities
Will maintain significant knowledge and awareness of science, technology, and overall defense issues in Congress
Will analyze, anticipate, and proactively react to political and policy developments
Will monitor and track draft legislation; prepare summaries for Agency leadership

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• 3+ years of experience on congressional committee staff/related legislative affairs experience with a national security focus
• Proven knowledge of legislative processes and procedures, particularly authorization and appropriation

Active Secret clearance Desired Qualifications:

• Prior DARPA experience
• Master's degree