Legislative Affairs Analyst

Company Overview:ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.Position SummaryANSER is seeking a Legislative Affairs Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASD (CN&SP)). The ODASD (CN&SP) advances the Department of Defense's (DoD) mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks.In this key role you will provide expert analysis of legislative actions, congressional requirements, and policy impacts affecting DoD counterdrug (CD), counter-transnational organized crime (CTOC), and counter-threat finance (CTF) programs and play a critical role in bridging DoD priorities with congressional oversight and statutory authorities.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesAnalyze congressional legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements impacting CD/CTOC/CTF missionsAssess DoD legislative proposals for accuracy, compliance, and policy alignmentPrepare congressional notification packages and supporting documentationDraft responses to congressional inquiries and correspondenceSupport preparation of congressional testimony and briefing materialsDevelop background materials for senior leader engagements with CongressCoordinate legislative matters across DoD and interagency stakeholdersTrack and interpret legislative developments affecting national security programsDraft responses to audits from oversight bodies (e.g., IG, GAO)Provide strategic recommendations on legislative impacts to programsSupport development of proposed legislative changesTranslate complex technical issues into clear, actionable languageAssist in preparing executive-level reports and decision documentsParticipate in working groups and interagency coordination effortsSupport senior leadership with real-time legislative analysisRequired QualificationsActive Top Secret (SCI) ClearanceMaster's degree preferably in public policy, political science, national security, or similarly related fieldMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting DoD, federal agencies, or equivalent organizationsIn-depth knowledge of U.S. legislative processes and DoD authoritiesExperience preparing congressional testimony, correspondence, and legislative proposalsFamiliarity with DoD Inspector General and Government Accountability Office processesStrong understanding of national security policy and interagency coordinationExperience translating complex technical topics into plain languageFamiliarity with DoD PPBE processesPreferred QualificationsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to operate independently and advise senior leaders (SES/General Officer level)Experience translating complex technical topics into plain languageFamiliarity with DoD PPBE processesAbility to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environmentsIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org