Policy Drafting and Justification Program Analyst

Policy Drafting and Justification Program Analyst A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. Washington Navy Yard, United States | Posted on 12/15/2025 George Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

Job Description

Our Policy Drafting and Justification Program Analyst supports different groups, each with distinct focuses. This role is part of an Echelon 2 activity and requires contextualizing information relative to strategic and regional national security objectives, such as those in Combatant Commander Theater Security Cooperation Plans or Department of State regional initiatives. The analyst will present information to varied audiences, including SES and Flag Officer-level, and various DoD and Department of State officials, to obtain buy‑in and concurrence.

Responsibilities

Support Department of the Navy (DoN) and Department of Defense (DoD) security cooperation, security assistance, and foreign military sales assessments, staff organization, and administrative requirements. Work independently with limited direction and be self‑motivated. Collaborate with contractor teammates and customers daily. Work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet expectations and arrive in a timely manner.

Write clearly, concisely, and with good grammar. Attend and actively participate in team meetings. Technology Transfer Policy Writing Analysts – Specifically Support the justification, presentation, coordination, and staffing of Disclosure Decisions, including Exceptions to National Disclosure Policy (ENDP), Technology Transfer Security Assistance Review Board (TTSARB) decisions, and Low Observable / Counter Low‑Observable (LO/CLO) decisions. Support the processing of export licensing decisions and any coordination necessary into higher‑level policy frameworks such as ENDP, TTSARB, and LO/CLO.

Understand major international frameworks that may impact the scope of security cooperation (e.g., Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)) and work with Navy IPO professionals to incorporate and explain them, regardless of security cooperation framework (e.g., FMS, Export Licensing, International Agreements, Exchange Program). Keys to Success that We Are Looking for in Policy Creation Analysts Ability to turn technical jargon into relevant, plain English that relates to capability, national security policy, economic policy, and coalition warfare terms. Ability to cogently support and justify a position, clearly communicate that in writing and professionally respond to concerns and questions. Ability to think about an issue from the point of view of the organization whose consensus you are seeking.

Experience

writing and obtaining consensus on new policies, changes to policies, or exceptions to policies. Willingness to work 5 days a week on‑site at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY). This Position Requires the Ability to Obtain an Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance Required Skills & Experience Qualifications Minimum qualifications Bachelor’s degree or qualifying experience such as program analysis and evaluation, project planning and control. Telework may be available depending on the specific assignment and must be approved by the Program Manager/Contract.

Desired qualifications Experience Desired experience supporting service, joint, or OSD staffs. Desired experience supporting program offices, PEOs. xrczosw Completion of the following formal courses is desired: DISCS SCM-FA-OL (SCM 101), DISCS SCM-OC-OL (SCM‑201), and DISCS IPSR-OL.