The City of Gresham is rich in history, diversity, and natural beauty. With a population of more than 109,000, it is the fourth largest city in Oregon and includes the youngest and most diverse neighborhood in the Portland metro region. Located between Portland and the Columbia River Gorge, Gresham was founded by pioneers and has preserved its natural heritage, with more than 900 acres of open space, 300 acres of parks, and 10 miles of trails. Ingenuity is a City hallmark. Gresham is home to a nationally-recognized wastewater treatment plant powered by renewable energy, an award-winning small business incentive program, and a model industrial development review process.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

City of Gresham

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The City of Gresham is seeking a highly skilled and trusted Policy & Government Affairs Analyst to support senior leadership, City Council, and the Mayor in advancing high-priority initiatives that shape the future of our community. This position plays a critical role in coordinating complex projects, supporting legislative and intergovernmental efforts, conducting in-depth research, and ensuring alignment with citywide strategic priorities. This is a high-impact role requiring discretion, sound judgment, analytical strength, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, politically dynamic environment.

**This job announcement will remain open until the position is filled.**

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. **Come build the future with us.**

**What You Will Get To Do**

**Project & Initiative Management**

Assist in coordinating and supporting special projects or policy initiatives assigned to the Office of Governance & Management by the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Council, or other senior leadership. Lead and/or coordinate the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives; analyze large, complex, and often interdisciplinary City-wide issues, including those that may be sensitive or controversial. Develop project plans; help define project scope, goals, milestones, and deliverables; plan and manage timelines; organize expectations and desired outcomes; track progress; and communicate updates through reports, briefings, and presentations to leadership as needed.

**Stakeholder Engagement & Intergovernmental Support**

Engage with key stakeholders, community leaders, neighborhood associations, advisory bodies (including CCACs), and external partners as directed by the Assistant City Manager to gather insights, identify emerging issues, and support informed decision-making. Build and maintain productive relationships with local, regional, and state partners to advance shared priorities and initiatives. Provide ongoing monitoring, reporting, and analysis of activities, policy developments, and legislative actions across local and regional governments. Support intergovernmental coordination efforts and collaborative initiatives that impact the City and its residents. Assist in strengthening neighborhood engagement efforts and community advisory structures to ensure policy discussions reflect diverse community perspectives and lived experience.

**Project Coordination & Assistance**

Provide coordination and administrative support for special projects and policy initiatives assigned to the Office of Governance & Management. Assist in developing project timelines, tracking progress, and helping ensure milestones and deliverables are met in a timely and organized manner. Work closely with the Assistant City Manager to help ensure projects align with the broader vision, priorities, and strategic direction of the Government Affairs Office, providing support as needed to facilitate successful outcomes. May also assist with the coordination and tracking of state and federal grant opportunities, including Congressionally Directed Spending requests, supporting the preparation, organization, and execution of materials related to the City’s federal appropriations process.

**Research & Advisory Support**

Conduct legislative, federal, state, regional, and City-wide research to support the Assistant City Manager in providing informed policy guidance and strategic advice to City departments, Council members, senior leadership, and key constituency groups. Analyzes complex policy issues; synthesizes relevant data, legislation, and best practices; and summarizes key findings in clear and actionable formats.Prepares briefings, background materials, and issue summaries to support informed decision-making. Assists in drafting policy recommendations, reports, presentations, and other communications, ensuring alignment with the priorities and direction established by the Assistant City Manager, City leadership, and City Council.

**Legislative Advocacy, Policy Monitoring & Government Affairs Support**

Support the planning, coordination, and administration of legislative, government affairs, and intergovernmental initiatives at the federal, state, regional, and local levels. Monitor and analyze relevant policy proposals, legislation, and regulatory developments; compiles regular updates, summaries, and impact assessments to ensure the Government Affairs Office remains informed and strategically prepared to respond. Provide research and analytical support to assess potential impacts of policy changes on City operations, funding, and community priorities, offering recommendations aligned with the City’s broader strategic goals. Assist in drafting talking points, legislative briefs, position statements, correspondence, and other advocacy materials to advance the City of Gresham’s policy agenda.

**Writing and Presentation Support**

Provide writing, research, and presentation support to the Assistant City Manager, Mayor, and City Council for policy briefings, public affairs, community engagement, and organizational communications. Assist in drafting speeches, talking points, reports, correspondence, presentations, and background materials to support meetings, events, and decision-making processes. Help translate complex policy, legislative, and operational information into clear, accessible messaging for both internal and public audiences. Support the development of communication materials that reflect City priorities, maintain consistency in messaging, and enhance public understanding of key initiatives.

This position may lead or oversee the work of others.

**Qualities We Are Looking For**

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, accessible messaging.

- Advanced analytical and research skills with strong attention to detail.

- High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.

- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with elected officials, community leaders, and diverse stakeholders.

- Sound political awareness and the ability to navigate sensitive or controversial issues thoughtfully.

Work will be performed on-site in an office environment. Work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., however, some nights and weekends may be required.

**Knowledge Of**

- Laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and collective bargaining agreements affecting City policies and operations

- City government administration, organization, functions, and services

- Current social, political, and economic trends affective City government and service provision

- Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques as they relate to assigned areas

- Public relations and customer service principles, practices, and methods

- Data gathering, analysis, and research

- Techniques for effectively representing the City with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations

- Communication principles, practices, and techniques

- Modern office practices and methods, computer equipment, and software applications

**Ability To**

- Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters

- Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, assess consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations

- Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls

- Influence and gain cooperation when there are competing or conflicting priorities; conduct effective negotiations and represent the City

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts

- Operate office equipment and technology tools including personal computers, laptop computers and printers, and presentation equipment

- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively

- Physically perform the essential job functions

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, public policy, or a related field.

- Three (3) to six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in policy analysis, government affairs, public administration, or a related area.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership or elected officials preferred.

~~Any combination of qualifying education, training, and/or experience equivalent to seven (7) to ten (10) years will be considered.~~

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

**Required Application Materials**

- Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)

- Answers to supplemental questions

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

**If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents.**

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

**Veteran's Preference**

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

**Our Commitment**

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.

**Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. **

Policy and Government Affairs Analyst

Industry: Political Organizations
Company Size: 2-10 employees

Sophia for NC

**LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT **

Senator Sophia Chitlik (District 22), a first-term State Senator from Durham focused on working families, is hiring her sole staff member. This is a demanding, high-trust, constituent-facing role and NOT a campaign position.

**THE BASICS **

- **Salary: **$42,009 + full benefits (set by the General Assembly). Start date: May 1–15, 2026.

- **Location: ** Raleigh office, five days/week; some Durham in-district work required.

- **Hours vary significantly: **Session weeks run 8am–9pm; recess weeks are lighter.

**WHAT YOU'LL DO **

You are the Chief of Staff, communications director, constituent services lead, and policy researcher all in one. It's a lot, and it's incredibly meaningful work.

- **Constituent services: ** Be the first and best point of contact for constituents by phone, email, and in person. Navigate government bureaucracy on their behalf. Track interactions and continuously improve how the office serves people.

- **Operations: ** Manage the Senator's schedule, briefing books, task lists, contacts database, and all administrative forms from start to finish.

- **Communications: ** Manage inboxes, draft and send a weekly newsletter, and handle new voter outreach letters.

- **Policy: ** Support bill drafting, summarize legislation, write policy briefs, and edit legislation.

- **External representation: ** Staff the Senator at events and committee meetings. Screen and welcome guests and advocacy groups.

**WHO YOU ARE **

You are reliable, discreet, compassionate, and unflappable. You manage up, manage details, and don't need to be told twice.

- A **trusted partner ** who shows up, asks good questions, and can hold their own with senior officials

- A **servant leader ** who centers constituents, including those in crisis, with genuine empathy

- An **effective operator ** who is flexible, positive, detail-oriented, and gets things done

**Key skills: ** strong written and oral communication, inbox and time management, organization, and comfort using AI tools responsibly.

**EXPERIENCE **

NCGA experience is a plus and will be prioritized. Other relevant backgrounds include customer service, government, administrative work, writing and research, or data and CRM. Candidates meeting around 60% of qualifications are encouraged to apply.

**WHAT YOU GET **

This role punches above its salary in ways that matter.

**You'll receive: **

- Mentorship and twice-yearly reviews from a Senator genuinely invested in your growth (her last LA was recruited by the Governor's office)

- Remote work flexibility when the Senate is not in session

- A strong cohort of Democratic Caucus LAs who often build lifelong relationships

- Meaningful exposure to elected officials, community leaders, and professional development opportunities

- Real autonomy: Senator Chitlik's approach is to train, trust, and let go

**TO APPLY **

Apply by **April 25, 2026 **. Qualified candidates will interview with a panel of current and former LAs in late April, with an offer extended by May 15, 2026.

Legislative Assistant

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Industry: Online Audio and Video Media
Company Size: 51-200 employees

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**Policy Researcher/Senior Policy Researcher, Green Economy Program (Associate/Full Specialist) - UC Berkeley Labor Center**

**Position overview ** **Position title: ** Policy Researcher/Senior Policy Researcher,

**Salary range: ** The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: Represented Specialist Series Salary Scale. A reasonable full-time salary estimate for this position is $75,600-$128,400.

**Percent time: ** 100%

**Anticipated start: ** Spring 2026

**Position duration: ** 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance

**Application Window**

**Open date: **April 5, 2026

**Next review date: ** Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

**Final date: **Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

**Position Description**

**Department Overview**

The UC Berkeley Labor Center, at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE), UC Berkeley, conducts research and education on issues related to labor and employment. The Labor Center's curricula and leadership training serve to educate a diverse new generation of labor leaders. The Labor Center carries out policy-relevant research on topics such as job quality and workforce development and works with unions, policymakers, and other stakeholders to develop innovative policy perspectives and programs. The Labor Center provides an important source of research and information on unions and the changing workforce for students, scholars, policymakers, and the public. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-impact, high-visibility organization and to work with a nationally recognized team of researchers, policy analysts, and educators. We have nearly 40 diverse staff members.

**Position Description**

The UC Berkeley Labor Center, at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE), UC Berkeley, has an opening for a Policy Researcher or Senior Policy Researcher in its Green Economy Program, which may be hired at the Associate or Full Specialist rank, depending on years of work experience and educational background.

The Policy Researcher/ Senior Policy Researcher will contribute to the Program's research on workforce standards and strategies related to the energy transition, and worker-led approaches to economic development and industrial policy aimed at building the green economy. The position will involve significant collaboration with unions, environmental organizations, and community-based organizations, and other stakeholders at the state and federal level to advance a worker-led clean energy agenda.

**Responsibilities Include**

- Conduct policy research and analysis, and collaborate on developing new policy models, in the area of workforce standards, economic development, and industrial policy related to the energy transition

- Serve as co-author and/or lead author on policy research reports and briefing memos, and draft op-eds and public testimony

- Contribute to team's work providing technical assistance to stakeholders, policymakers, and media on policy debates surrounding labor and the energy transition

- Support Program Leads with outreach to partner organizations, build and strengthen relationships, and facilitate collaboration

- Work closely with the Program's team in identifying new research projects and opportunities for collaborating with field partners

- Support Program Leads with developing curriculum and delivering trainings for unions, worker advocates, and other stakeholders

- Supervise and mentor student workers

~~Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.~~

**Department **: https://irle.berkeley.edu/

**Unit **: https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/

**Qualifications**

**Basic qualifications ** (required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree

**Additional Qualifications (required At Time Of Start)**

**Associate Specialist**

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least five (5) years of professional experience

OR

Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience

**Full Specialist**

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least ten (10) years of professional experience

OR

Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least eight (8) years of professional experience

OR

PhD or equivalent international degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Master's or equivalent international degree with three (3) years experience in analyzing public policies at the federal, state, or local level (can include experience before the degree)

- Experience contributing to research on public policy, including tracking legislation and regulations, analyzing and comparing key concepts, and assessing promising policy models

- Familiarity with labor standards and/or climate and energy policies and/or industrial policy and/or economic development, with an understanding of core issues for workers and unions

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with unions and other stakeholders, such as environmental organizations and industry/employer associations

- Demonstrated facilitation and collaboration skills

- Strong policy writing skills

- Demonstrated experience in managing projects independently, meeting project timelines, managing stakeholder relationships, and working discreetly with confidential information

**Application Requirements**

**Document requirements**

- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

- Cover Letter

- Writing Sample #1 - Applied research or policy writing

- Writing Sample #2 - Applied research or policy writing on which you were lead author and/or that focused on climate/energy policies or labor standards (Optional)

**Reference Requirements**

- 3-5 required (contact information only)

**Apply link: ** https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05332

**Help contact: ** laurel.lucia@berkeley.edu

**About UC Berkeley**

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any **final ** administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

**Job location**

Berkeley, CA; Eligible for 3 days remote work

**To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05332**

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Policy Researcher/Senior Policy Researcher, Green Economy Program (Associate/Full Specialist)

Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern boundaries, respectively. The area was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before the arrival of traders, explorers, and settlers who formed an autonomous government in Oregon Country in 1843. The Oregon Territory was created in 1848, and Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

State of Oregon

**Initial Posting Date**

05/15/2026

**Application Deadline**

05/29/2026

**Agency**

Department of the State Fire Marshal

**Salary Range**

$6,275 - $9,644

**Position Type**

Employee

**Position Title**

Fire Risk Reduction Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) - District 6 (Klamath, Lake, Harney, and Malheur counties)

**Job Description**

At the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM), our mission is simple yet crucial: to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. Guided by a set of unwavering values, we strive to uphold integrity, dedication, leadership, partnership, and service to others in all we do.

**The OSFM actively supports a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We embrace diversity, practice inclusive excellence, and strive for equity and belonging to maintain a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We value all lived experiences and welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQIA2S+, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others to apply.**

**The OSFM is recruiting a Fire Risk Reduction Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) assigned to District 6 (Klamath, Lake, Harney, and Malheur counties).**

Klamath, Lake, Harney, and Malheur counties make up Oregon’s vast high‑desert interior – huge in land area, sparsely populated, and shaped by agriculture, ranching, and public lands – with Klamath County the most populous and tied to farming, forestry, and outdoor tourism; Lake County defined by remote rangeland, timber, and geothermal resources; Harney County dominated by federal land and cattle operations around Burns; and Malheur County oriented toward irrigated agriculture and Intermountain West culture along the Idaho border.

As a Fire Risk Reduction Specialist (FRRS) you will prepare communities for wildfire by identifying, defining, and prioritizing the risk to Oregon communities, and utilizing an integrated and strategic investment of resources to reduce fire occurrence and impact. With a primary focus on the built environment, targeted efforts include improvement of structural resiliency to wildfire, enhancement of defensible space for homes and surrounding structures, ensuring adequate access and egress in the event of wildfire events, and overall improvement of structural fire prevention efforts through community risk reduction efforts.

Become a part of the OSFM team and together, let's continue working towards a safer, more resilient Oregon for everyone!

**Position Details**

- Click here to review the complete position description.

- This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union.

- This position will work and live within its assigned district.

- This position is eligible for Police & Firefighter (P&F) Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. When the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work. OR;

- Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

**Special Qualifications**

- Requires a valid drivers’ license with an acceptable driving record.

- Requires the employee to reside within their designated district. Residing within a district means maintaining a household and mailing address within the set geographical boundaries of that district.

**Note: If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you may be required to submit documents that support your qualifications for the position (such as educational transcripts or certifications).**

**Successful candidates must possess or be able to obtain the following certifications:**

**Within Six (6) Months Of Hire**

- Complete FEMA – Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Courses 100, 200, 700, and 800

- Complete National Fire Academy online course: Intro to Community Risk Reduction

- Complete National Fire Academy online course: Intro into Community Risk Assessment

**Within One (1) Year Of Hire**

- Complete National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-130 Firefighter Training (Wildland) and S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

- The Ember Alliance “Leading the Modern CWPP Process” course or equivalent

- Fire Instructor - I; M-410 or equivalent

- Coalitions and Collaboratives Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices long course

**Within Two (2) Years Of Hire**

- Complete NIMS and/or NWCG training for Liaison Officer (LOFR) position

- NWCG S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

- ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System and ICS-400 Advanced Incident Command System

**Desired Attributes**

**Strong Communication and Relationship-Building Skills**

- Ability to work effectively with senior-level decision-makers, community members, and media to promote wildfire risk reduction initiatives.

**Collaborative Mindset**

- Proven ability to foster partnerships and engage internal teams, local agencies, and community organizations in achieving shared goals.

**Adaptability and Flexibility**

- Comfortable adjusting to shifting priorities and dynamic conditions in wildfire prevention and community resilience efforts.

**Team-Oriented Approach**

- Thrives in a team environment, contributing to a positive, respectful, and productive workplace culture.

**Strategic Problem-Solving Skills**

- Ability to use available resources to develop innovative strategies that address complex social and environmental challenges.

**Commitment to Service and Professionalism**

- Demonstrates courtesy, respect, and openness to feedback while building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.

**Preference will be given to candidates who hold the Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (CWMS) credential through the Nation Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or who are qualified to serve on a Community Mitigation Assistance Team (CMAT).**

**You are required to upload your resume describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above. Attachments must be in MS or PDF format. Failure to provide the required attachments will result in disqualification of your application.**

Please make sure the qualifications and attributes you possess are clearly demonstrated in your attached documents. Following these instructions and providing this information will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.

**How To Apply**

- For step-by-step instructions click Search for Jobs and Apply for External Candidates or Jobs, search & apply for current state employees.

- Your application and resume will also be used when completing a pay equity assessment. The pay equity assessment determines your salary so a complete, current, and detailed history of work, education, and other experience is helpful.

- Upload your required attachments to the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your attached resume should include the beginning and end dates with the month and year for each employer.

- The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

- After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity tasks. These tasks will come after your submission.

- Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. NOTE: If claiming candidate preference please be sure to check your Workday account regularly for pending tasks. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

- If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email our recruitment team at OSFM.HumanResources@osfm.oregon.gov.

**Benefits Of Joining Our Team**

- Work/life balance; paid vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays, 24 hours of personal business leave, and a floating day off each year.

- Medical, vision, dental (with most only 1%-5% employee share), and life insurance as well as additional optional benefits.

- Retirement programs through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and optional deferred compensation programs through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.

- Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

- Abundant advancement opportunities within the agency and throughout State of Oregon government that carry your seniority and benefits with you.

- Opportunities to expand your technical and professional skills.

- Meaningful work with others who are passionate about public service.

- Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians.

**Additional Information**

- This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

- Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the OSFM for all prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.

**Helpful Links & Resources**

- Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage

- How to Set Job Alerts

- Workday Applicant FAQ

- What You Need to Know to Get the Job

- Pay Equity Information & Resources

The OSFM does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. The OSFM is an E-Verify employer.

**The OSFM is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to Workforce Diversity. **

Fire Risk Reduction Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) - District 6 (Klamath, Lake, Harney, and Malheur counties)

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC) and commercial sector providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. 
Our team is able to perform geospatial intelligence functions regarding collection, analysis, and visual product creation. Leveraging software such as ESRI ArcGIS and Adobe Illustrator, geospatial information can be visualized, manipulated, and utilized to explain geographic phenomena critical to intelligence operations. Specific geospatial skills such as application development, cartography, and imagery analysis are utilized frequently by ENS Solutions' geospatial team.

Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Certified - ISO® 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2022
CMMI Svc LV II
SDVOSB | MBE | VSBE

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 11-50 employees

ENS Solutions, LLC

The Policy Analyst - Senior, will advise and assist with strategic planning, policy, and business analysis, with a focus on providing expert strategic- and operational-level assistance. The contractor will provide business management and strategy support to synchronize GEOINT analytic activities and resources across NGA and its partners. The Senior Policy Analyst will review, document, and create agency level policies in accordance with senior leadership direction, the DoW and the IC. The Senior Policy Analyst may also be responsible for developing practices and processes for policy management, international and partner agreements, cross agency support agreements, disclosure, and release.

**Duties May Include:**

- Support executive management, processes, leadership, and reporting

- Support NGA requirements and executive management, processes, leadership, and reporting

- Support Mission Management strategy, development, and execution

- Develop strategy documentation and guidance to support management processes

- Facilitate cross-office engagements and requirements planning needs

- Identify and provide support to business processes and improvements

- Provide business analytics, metrics, or other analysis to measure success

- Advise the Government in establishing mission goals and objectives

- Lead development of strategic planning, business analytics, and operational or performance assessments to help improve the mission and management

- Facilitate and moderate daily, weekly, and monthly small to large senior-level groups for activities across the NSG and ASG

- Advise on process/management improvement recommendations and facilitate quality improvement efforts

- Translate strategic directives or policy into operational specifications

- Provide assessment and recommendations of new policy or management changes

**Requirements**

- A minimum of a Master's degree in Business or Management or a related field

- A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience with business analytics and metrics reporting, to include program management concepts, processes, and execution. In lieu of a Master's degree, 15+ years. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 20+ years

- Demonstrated experience facilitating multi-office, directorate-wide, cross-organization engagements

- Demonstrated experience with intelligence product lines, production systems/processes, and data sets, to include regional operational intelligence priorities, national strategic intelligence priorities, and related decision-making processes

- Ability to work independently and under pressure

- Problem Identification, Analysis, and Resolution

- Effective communication both orally and written

- Demonstrated experience implementing strategic objectives and supporting implementation

- Ability to implement effective business practices to increase productivity

- Writing strategic plans, business policies, and business operation objectives

- Working within a collaborative environment, engaging with multiple organizations and personnel

- Gathering research and information from multiple resources and presenting findings in a formal report to senior leaders

- Facilitating, negotiating, and compromising with customers and producers on project scope, deadlines, etc

- Demonstrated experience with the intelligence analysis and production process

**Desired Skill:**

- Demonstrated experience creating and exercising Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process and procedures, and self-inspection checklists

**Benefits**

~~**Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC ** ~~ is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

**Why ENS?**

- Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS

- 401k Contribution from Day 1

- PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays

- Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

- Group Term Life Insurance

- Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance

- Workers' Compensation

- Relocation Assistance

Policy Analyst - TS/SCI with CI Poly

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Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
Company Size: 11-50 employees

Alignerr

**Legal & Government Policy Analyst (AI Training)**

**About The Role**

AI is increasingly being used to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes — and it needs to get things right. We're looking for professionals with legal, policy, or government knowledge to help evaluate and improve AI-generated content in the legal and public sector domain.

Your expertise will directly shape how AI systems handle legislation, case law, compliance, and public policy — work that has real-world consequences for real people. No AI background required. Just bring your legal mind.

- Organization: Alignerr

- Type: Hourly Contract

- Location: Remote

- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

**What You'll Do**

- Review AI-generated legal analyses, policy summaries, and government-related content for accuracy and completeness

- Evaluate proper use of legal terminology, citations, and regulatory references

- Identify factual errors, logical flaws, or misleading interpretations in AI outputs

- Assess whether AI responses appropriately handle nuance across legislation, case law, compliance, and public policy

- Provide structured, written feedback that directly improves AI performance on legal and government topics

- Work independently and asynchronously — entirely on your own schedule

**Who You Are**

- Strong understanding of legal concepts, government processes, or public policy

- Excellent reading comprehension and analytical thinking skills

- Sharp attention to detail — especially around precise language and factual claims

- Clear, structured written communication in English

- Comfortable evaluating content across diverse legal and regulatory topics

- No prior AI experience required

**Nice to Have**

- Background in law (LLB, LLM, or equivalent), political science, public administration, or a related field

- Experience with legal research, compliance, legislation drafting, or government operations

- Familiarity with Indian or international regulatory frameworks, constitutional law, or civil/common law systems

- Experience as an advocate, paralegal, legal assistant, or policy researcher

**Why Join Us**

- Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs shaping how AI handles critical legal decisions

- Fully remote and flexible — set your own hours and work when it suits you

- Freelance autonomy: no office, no micromanagement, just meaningful work

- Join a global community of subject-matter experts contributing to AI that matters

- Build expertise at the intersection of AI and law — a rapidly growing and high-demand field

- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension

Legal & Government Policy Analyst

**Legal & Government Policy Analyst (AI Training)**

**About The Role**

AI is increasingly being used to analyze legislation, interpret regulations, and summarize government policy — and it needs to get things right. We're looking for professionals with legal, policy, or government knowledge to evaluate AI-generated content in these high-stakes domains, helping build AI systems that handle critical decisions with accuracy and integrity.

This is a flexible, fully remote contract role where your expertise directly shapes the future of AI in the legal and public sector space.

- Organization: Alignerr

- Type: Hourly Contract

- Location: Remote

- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

**What You'll Do**

- Review AI-generated legal analyses, policy summaries, and government-related content for accuracy and completeness

- Evaluate proper use of legal terminology, citations, and regulatory references

- Identify factual errors, logical flaws, or misleading interpretations in AI outputs

- Assess whether AI responses appropriately handle nuance across legislation, case law, compliance, and public policy

- Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve AI performance on legal and government topics

- Work independently and asynchronously — entirely on your own schedule

**Who You Are**

- Strong understanding of legal concepts, government processes, or public policy

- Excellent reading comprehension and analytical thinking skills

- Sharp attention to detail, especially around precise language and factual claims

- Clear, structured written communication

- Comfortable evaluating content across diverse legal and regulatory topics

- No prior AI experience required — we'll get you up to speed

**Nice to Have**

- Background in law, political science, public administration, or a related field

- Experience with legal research, compliance, legislation drafting, or government operations

- Familiarity with U.S. federal regulatory frameworks, congressional processes, or agency rulemaking

- Paralegal, legal assistant, or policy research experience

**Why Join Us**

- Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs — your expertise has real impact

- Fully remote and flexible — work when and as much as you want, within 10–40 hours/week

- Freelance perks: full autonomy, schedule flexibility, and meaningful contribution

- Be part of a global community of subject-matter experts shaping AI's future

- Build expertise at the intersection of AI, law, and government — a rapidly growing field

- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension based on performance

At Peraton Labs, we refuse to think inside the box. As Peraton’s innovation hub, we are molding the future of emerging technologies. Our experts conduct leading research into machine learning, artificial intelligence, mobile communications and internet of things technologies that provide customers with transformative insights and real-time situational intelligence. With our finger on the pulse of next-gen technology, you’ll gain an essential edge.

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Peraton Labs

**About Peraton**

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

**About The Role**

**Peraton Labs ** is seeking a **Compliance & Policy Analyst ** to help establish, maintain, and mature the written compliance posture of our Agentic AI platform environment. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring our documented security and compliance artifacts accurately reflect the infrastructure, controls, and operational realities of the platform.

This role will own the development and maintenance of core compliance documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), supporting policies and standard operating procedures, POA&M management, and audit evidence coordination. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, strong in policy and control documentation, and comfortable working closely with platform and security engineers to translate technical implementation into clear, auditor-ready language.

This is a high-trust role at the intersection of compliance, policy, and platform execution. The right candidate will serve as the connective tissue between what is written, what is required, and what is actually built and operated.

**Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:**

- Own and maintain the written compliance posture of the Agentic AI platform

- Author, update, and evolve System Security Plans (SSPs) and related compliance artifacts in support of ATO and broader assessment efforts

- Develop additional SSPs and associated documentation required to support expanding authorization needs

- Build, organize, and maintain a comprehensive security policy and SOP library aligned to relevant control frameworks

- Manage POA&Ms, including documenting gaps, tracking remediation progress, and maintaining visibility into open items

- Coordinate and run evidence collection cycles in support of internal reviews, external assessments, and audit activities

- Serve as the primary compliance point of contact for internal auditors, external assessors, and compliance stakeholders

- Partner closely with platform, cloud, and security engineers to validate that documented control narratives accurately reflect implemented infrastructure and operational practices

- Review architecture diagrams, infrastructure-as-code, technical diagrams, and engineering documentation to ensure compliance materials remain accurate and defensible

- Help ensure consistency, traceability, and quality across all compliance documentation and supporting artifacts

- Identify documentation gaps, policy inconsistencies, or control narrative issues early and drive them to resolution

- Support the maturation of repeatable compliance processes that strengthen audit readiness over time

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications**

- Minimum of BS with 5+ years of experience, MS/PhD with 3+ years of experience in security compliance, GRC, cybersecurity policy, or related compliance-focused roles

- Deep hands-on experience authoring and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs) aligned to NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53

- Demonstrated experience supporting systems through ATO efforts, formal security assessments, and/or CMMC readiness activities

- Experience managing POA&Ms, coordination remediation tracking, and running structured evidence collection cycles

- Strong background serving as a primary point of contact for auditors, assessors, and compliance stakeholders

- Proven ability to build and maintain policy libraries, standards, and SOPs aligned to a formal control framework

- Ability to read and interpret architecture diagrams, infrastructure-as-code, and technical documentation well enough to validate that control narratives reflect implemented reality

- Working knowledge of AWS and cloud-native environments, including concepts such as EKS, IAM, logging, encryption, and cloud security controls

- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify vague, conflicting, or incomplete documentation and drive clarity

- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical implementation into concise, auditor-ready language

- US Citizenship is required for this position

**Desired Qualifications**

- Experience supporting CMMC Level 2 preparation, assessment, or sustainment activities

- Background contributing to FedRAMP or DoD ATO packages

- Experience working in highly technical cloud or platform environments where security controls must be mapped directly to operational systems

- Familiarity with evidence management, control traceability, and structured documentation practices in regulated environments

- Experience collaborating closely with cloud, DevSecOps, or platform engineering teams

- Ability to operate effectively in an environment where compliance maturity is actively being built and refined

**Details**

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

**EEO: **Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Compliance & Policy Analyst - Agentic AI

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. 

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.  

Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Leidos

**Description**

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

**The Opportunity**

Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a **Senior Policy Analyst ** to work in our **Linthicum, MD ** location. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience supporting a U.S. Government partner’s enterprise policy and strategic planning initiatives. In this mission, we provide comprehensive operational, analytical, and policy support to strengthen governance frameworks and align enterprise strategy with national priorities. You will conduct high-impact research, manage policy development projects, and facilitate interagency collaboration. This role directly supports leadership decision-making at the enterprise level.

Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard.

**Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.**

**Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.**

**What You'll Be Doing**

The Senior Policy Analyst conducts comprehensive research and analysis on complex enterprise policy issues using diverse sources and methods. This includes in-depth research using academic literature, government reports, stakeholder consultations, and data analysis while assessing policy effectiveness. Responsibilities include identifying emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities and maintaining accurate records.

The individual manages complex policy projects from start to finish, developing project plans, timelines, and dependencies. They establish and maintain enterprise policy frameworks, monitor implementation progress, and resolve issues as needed. This role involves developing policy proposals, engaging stakeholders, facilitating consensus, and preparing executive communication materials. The analyst responds to inquiries and ensures clear and concise information is provided across federal and industry partners.

**Needed Experience, Skills, And Education**

- Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of total professional experience.

- 7+ years of federal or DoD policy experience

- 5+ years of cybersecurity/forensics-related policy experience

- Experience managing policy projects end-to-end

- Experience presenting to senior government leadership

- Experience developing and managing federal policy initiatives

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Experience managing complex policy projects

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

**Clearance Needed**

**U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.**

**Preferred Experience, Skills, And Education**

- Master’s degree in Public Policy, Cybersecurity, or related field

- Experience supporting cybersecurity or intelligence policy initiatives

- Experience presenting to senior leadership.

**Preferred Tool Experience**

- Microsoft Office Suite

- Policy tracking systems

- SharePoint

- Data analysis tools

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

**Original Posting**

March 11, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

**Pay Range**

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

**About Leidos**

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

**Pay And Benefits**

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

**Securing Your Data**

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Senior Policy Analyst

At Amyx, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, our mission is to exceed our customer's expectations on every contract, to provide an environment that encourages, recognizes and rewards the extraordinary contributions of our employees, and to advance and support the communities in which we work and live.

Amyx is a management and technical solutions provider and a "trusted partner" to our Federal Government clients on programs of national importance. We understand that successful programs require superior performance and a level of trust achieved through genuine rapport with the customer. Award-winning results have propelled Amyx to become one of the fastest growing businesses in the Washington Region. 

Amyx's service offerings include: 
         - Program Management and Acquisition Support 
         - Systems Engineering and Implementation 
         - Enterprise Architecture 
         - Business Process Transformation 
 
Amyx is also a Microsoft Certified Partner and a recognized leader in leveraging Microsoft platforms, applications, and associated information systems. 

Amyx services can be easily retained by using the General Services Administration (GSA) IT and MOBIS schedule contracts, Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ contracts), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

Amyx, Inc.

Amyx is seeking an experienced CWMD Policy Analyst to support the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) contract. This role provides policy analysis, strategic advisory support, and coordination assistance to CWMD leadership and successor organizations during a period of significant mission and organizational transition.

The Policy Analyst will support development, analysis, and execution of CWMD‑related policies, frameworks, and guidance, with emphasis on CBRN risk, interagency coordination, and alignment with DHS and CISA governance structures. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in fluid policy environments, translating complex missions into actionable policy products for senior decision‑makers.

CWMD Policy Development & Analysis

- Conduct research and analysis to support CWMD, CBRN, and nuclear‑related policy development, updates, and implementation.

- Analyze existing DHS, CWMD, and interagency policies to identify gaps, overlaps, and alignment opportunities.

- Support development of policy memoranda, white papers, briefing materials, and decision papers for CWMD and DHS leadership.

Strategic Advisory & Governance Support

- Provide advisory support to CWMD leadership on policy implications of mission changes, budget constraints, and organizational realignment.

- Support policy oversight activities as CWMD functions transition to or coordinate with CISA, CBP, TSA, and other DHS components.

- Assist in maintaining policy continuity during restructuring, ensuring mission requirements remain supported.

Interagency & Stakeholder Coordination

- Support coordination with DHS components, interagency partners, and external stakeholders on CWMD policy matters.

- Prepare materials and talking points for interagency working groups, governance boards, and executive forums.

- Track actions, policy decisions, and follow‑ups to resolution.

Programmatic & A&AS Support

- Support A&AS reporting requirements, including inputs to monthly status reports, quarterly reviews, and executive briefings.

- Assist in documenting policy‑related risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.

- Apply structured approaches to policy analysis to ensure consistency, traceability, and defensibility.

Process Improvement & Change Management

- Support development of policy frameworks and playbooks that improve execution efficiency under cost‑sensitive, LPTA‑oriented environments.

- 7+ years of experience in policy analysis, strategic planning, or advisory support within a federal, homeland security, or national security environment.

- Experience supporting CWMD, CBRN, nuclear security, intelligence, homeland security, or related mission areas.

- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, well‑structured policy products for senior Government audiences.

- Familiarity with DHS governance, policy development processes, and interagency coordination.

- Strong research, writing, and briefing skills.Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred) in public policy, national security, international relations, political science, or a related field.

- Prior experience supporting DHS CWMD, CISA, CBP, TSA, or another DHS Headquarters organization.

- Experience supporting policy work during organizational restructuring or mission realignment.

- Understanding of CWMD policy issues across CBRN, nuclear, intelligence, and risk management domains.

- Experience supporting A&AS contracts and performance‑based advisory services.

-  DHS Suitability, Active Secret or higher clearance.

Benefits include

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)

- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)

- Health Savings Account (HSA)

- 401(k) with matching contributions

- Roth

- Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions

- Short Term Disability

- Long Term Disability

- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance

- Wellness Program

- PTO

- 11 Holidays

- Professional Development Reimbursement

Please contact talent@amyx.com with any questions!

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

**Physical Demands**

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

CWMD Policy Analyst

**Initial Posting Date**

04/09/2026

**Application Deadline**

04/23/2026

**Agency**

Land Conservation and Development Department

**Salary Range**

$5,453 - $8,345

**Position Type**

Employee

**Position Title**

Housing Policy Analyst

**Job Description**

Join the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) as a Housing Policy Analyst on the Strategy Team within the Policy Wing in our Housing Division. The incumbent will play an important role in the implementation of Statewide Planning Goal 10 – Housing by providing support to local governments preparing Contextualized Housing Need analyses, Housing Capacity Analyses, Housing Production Strategy reports.

The Strategy Team leads Housing Production Strategy reviews, supports the development of best practices, resources, and tools for local governments to implement Goal 10 – Housing deliverables. It is advantageous for the occupant of this position to bring strong understanding of complex local housing needs and abilities to translate those needs into housing policy and guidance that increase housing production, affordability, and choice. The ideal candidate will have local government planning experience, and lived or professional experience working with historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities. This role will also support the administration of grants and technical assistance to local governments throughout the state and contribute to the work across the Housing Division.

As part of DLCD’s mission, in partnership with community members and local governments, we foster equitable, inclusive, sustainable, vibrant communities, while protecting our natural resources legacy for current and future generations.

A day in the life as a Housing Policy Analyst you will:

- Provide technical assistance to local governments in Oregon to plan for sufficient housing supply, sufficient affordable housing supply, and increased equity of housing outcomes for marginalized and excluded communities

- Develop and maintain statewide resources, tools, and best practices for meeting Goal 10 – Housing requirements

- Lead assistance to local governments in completing obligations under Statewide Planning Goal 10 – Housing including updating housing capacity analyses and housing production strategies as required by OAR 660-008 and reviewing submitted deliverables for compliance with state statutes and rules

- Support Housing Division staff in the Acceleration Program referrals, audits, and acceleration agreement development as directed under the Housing Acceleration Program described in OAR 660-008

- Work and coordinate with interested parties, other state agencies, and local governments on these issues, with an emphasis on engaging historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities in discussion of draft and revised program approaches

- Prepare technical memos, findings summaries, compliance reviews, and other housing planning documents that support Goal 10-Housing Requirements

For a copy of the full position description, please email Jan.Guerrero@dlcd.oregon.gov.

**Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion**

One of DLCD’s foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and an agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and Work Plan.

At DLCD, all employees are expected to recognize value in individual and cultural differences; lead activities in their division to promote and foster a diverse workforce; actively engage in implementing the DEI Work Plan and associated activities including achieving the agency’s affirmative action objectives and goals.

We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government-to-Government relations responsibilities with Oregon’s federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply.

**What’s In It For You**

- Opportunity to collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are passionate about the agency’s mission and priorities.

- Flexible work location, with a mix of remote and in-office work.

- 11 paid holidays per year and additional personal business time off.

- Comprehensive benefit package options.

**The Benefits**

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Join thousands of state employees who came for a job and stayed for a career!

**Minimum Qualifications**

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; **AND ** two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

**OR**

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification

Note: the specific type of experience or education requirements will be listed by the recruiting agency based on the position under recruitment

**We’re Also Looking For**

- Ability to solve a variety of planning problems relating to implementing statutory and administrative rule provisions for sufficient housing supply, sufficient affordable housing supply, and increased equity of housing outcomes for historically underserved and under-resourced communities.

- Through education and experience, knowledge of housing issues at the local, state, and national level to the assigned work.

- Education and experience to determine appropriate methods of research for individual projects

- Proficiency in writing to prepare technical memos, formal correspondence, bulletins, model ordinances, and other explanations to assist local governments.

- Oral presentation skills sufficient to conduct or assist in conducting training sessions, technical workshops, and public forums.

- Strong project, task, and timeline management skills in highly collaborative, remote work environments

- Iterative thinking style and comfort with dialogue regarding differing perspectives to generate well-rounded group decisions

- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with community and regional leaders to identify and resolve issues involving housing that DLCD can reactively or proactively address.

- Lived or professional experience serving individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities.

- Training or experience in fair housing, equity practices, or applied ethics

- Spanish language fluency. Individuals with fluency in other languages are also encouraged to apply.

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

- DLCD operates a hybrid work model, which includes a requirement to work from the Salem office at least once a week, with additional in-office days as needed.

**Tips for Interested Candidates**

**A cover letter and resume are required. ** Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in a candidate’s disqualification. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

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- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is a PERS participating member, they will have the base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. Successful candidates who are not yet a PERS participating member, will receive the 6.95% pay increase and begin the 6% employee contribution upon participating in PERS. DLCD employees are eligible for step increases on an annual basis, up to the top of the classification salary range.

- This announcement is for one, full-time, position. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate’s professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Human Resource Analyst, Jan Guerrero at Jan.Guerrero@dlcd.oregon.gov.

- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

- For information on veterans' preference points, visit: Veterans Resources

**This recruitment may be used to fill other positions within the same classification. **

Housing Policy Analyst

**Initial Posting Date:**

04/09/2026

**Application Deadline:**

04/30/2026

**Agency:**

Oregon Youth Authority

**Salary Range:**

$4,519 - $6,904

**Position Type:**

Employee

**Position Title:**

Quality Improvement Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 1)

**Job Description:**

**OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY**

**Operations and Policy Analyst 1 - ** Quality Improvement Analyst

**Salem, OR - Equitable Center**

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a **Quality Improvement (QI) Analyst ** to play a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission, vision, and values through data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts. Reporting to the Development Services Assistant Director, this position analyzes data and policy, monitors performance measures, and supports collaborative strategies that enhance service quality, strengthen compliance, and promote equitable outcomes for youth.

**Key Responsibilities For This Role Include:**

- Creating, tracking, and monitoring agency performance measures, and support the integration of performance measures into business processes.

- Engaging with OYA staff to identify and assess operational issues, analyze data to determine root causes, collaborate with internal departments to develop and implement process improvement plans, and apply quality management tools to support continuous improvement initiatives.

- Providing training and coaching to staff on quality management principles, tools, and best practices.

The QI Analyst is housed within the Development Services division, which leads the implementation of comprehensive, equitable youth development programming grounded in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Positive Human Development (PHD), and the Youth Reformation System (YRS). Through its integrated approach to training, program development, service delivery, and evaluation, Development Services ensures that youth are supported through skill-building, meaningful engagement, and strong, supportive relationships.

**Additional Information:**

- Hybrid Work Schedule: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with occasional in-person attendance required for meetings and trainings, and the potential for a minimum of up to two days per week in the office. Remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please visit the state’s Work Reimagined website for more information.

- This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.

- Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here.

- The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

- Representation: This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).

- This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.

**What You Need To Qualify:**

- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills;

**OR**

- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

**Special Qualifications:**

- Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

**Required Skills:**

- Experience with quality management tools and methodologies.

- Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders, both verbally and in writing

- Effective at identifying problems, analyzing root causes, and implementing practical solutions

- Builds and maintains constructive working relationships across roles and teams

- Attentive to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and accountability

**DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: **In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview.

**Note: ** You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

- Strong initiative, organizational skills and the ability to manage several tasks

- Ability to communicate clearly with diverse partners, both verbally and in writing.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns and trends.

- Regularly reflects on and evaluates biases and assumptions to promote objectivity and equity in work.

- Builds and maintains constructive working relationships across roles and teams.

**How To Apply:**

- Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including how you meet the minimum qualifications and any/all desired attributes.

- COVER LETTER REQUIRED: In your cover letter, please describe your experiences, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the DESIRED ATTRIBUTES of the position and explain why you are the best fit for this role. Limit your cover letter to no more than 2 pages and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility.

- Complete the questionnaire.

- Following the submission of your application, promptly respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. If you're an employee, these tasks will be in your Workday inbox.

- Veterans may receive preference; indicate your veteran status if applicable. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference.

**Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a resume or cover letter as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.**

**Tentative Interview Schedule:**

**NOTE: ** **IF **the first round of interviews are conducted via VidCruiter, an online video interview platform that offers flexibility by allowing you to complete your interview within a given time window. We want to give all candidates ample time and support to participate comfortably. Access to a computer or smartphone with internet, a camera, and a microphone will be necessary.

- First Round: May 11, 2025

- Second Round: May 18, 2025

These are **TENTATIVE **dates and are subject to change.

**ABOUT OYA**

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, **OYA wants to hear from you **! People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

**For more information please visit ****www.oregon.gov/oya ****.**

**What's in it for You?**

OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a **great work/life balance ** with **flexible **work schedules on most positions and a **competitive ** benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

**Discover more about working in Oregon state government by ****clicking here ****.**

**Additional Information:**

**Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.**

**We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical ****condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ****expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. ****” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.**

**Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.**

**Pre-employment Checks:**

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

**All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.**

**Visa Sponsorship: ** We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

**Have Questions?:**

For questions about the job announcement, email the OYA recruitment team at OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov

Quality Improvement Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 1)

Zachary Piper Solutions (ZPS) provides technical and professional services in support of the United States government across five key sectors: Intelligence, Defense, Homeland, Health, and Civilian.

We partner with our customers to build efficiencies, drive growth, and deliver successful program execution. Prime integrators leverage our extensive portfolio of past performance and in-depth technical knowledge, as we deliver innovative solutions with precision and collectively drive toward mission success. 

Combining innovative thinking and a purpose driven mentality, we bring the expertise needed to advance some of the most complex government initiatives in the nation. Our core competencies are within Cyber Security, Cloud & IT Infrastructure, Software Engineering, and Data Science & Analytics. 

Explore a wide range of cleared and uncleared career opportunities here: https://zacharypiper.com/about-us/

Learn more about our public sector past performance and mission-focused approach: https://zacharypiper.com/

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Zachary Piper Solutions

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a **Policy Analyst ** to support mission‑critical advisory and analytical services to Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies. This position is **hybrid ** in **Washington, DC **. The **Policy Analyst ** will provide policy, programmatic, and analytical support across the Department of the Air Force enterprise to ensure effective planning, programming, and execution of FSRM resources. This role directly supports infrastructure readiness and enables warfighter mission success through compliant, data‑driven facilities investment decisions.

**Responsibilities for the Policy Analyst include:**

- Provide analytical support for developing and executing training related to FSRM programming policy, approval processes, and governance, and recommend modeling and analytical opportunities to improve policy, planning, programming, and execution.

- Coordinate, consolidate, develop, and maintain Operations and Maintenance (O&M) governance and programmatic documentation, including Department of the Air Force directives and guidance (DAFIs, DAFMANs, UFCs, policies, procedures, and trip reports), ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

- Review, analyze, develop, coordinate, staff, and track FSRM project approval request packages, including DD Form 1391s, cost estimates, drawings, maps, facility board minutes, and other supporting documentation across Headquarters Air Force, AFCEC, AFIMSC, MAJCOMs, and Secretariat organizations.

- Develop, coordinate, staff, and track congressional notification and approval packages for O&M-funded construction and repair projects in accordance with 10 U.S.C.

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- 2805 and 2811 and applicable NDAA authorities.

- Track enterprise-wide FSRM program execution and individual project status; perform trend and portfolio analysis, identify risks and areas of concern, and develop data-driven recommendations and leadership briefings for Department of the Air Force, OSD, and congressional stakeholders.

**Required Qualifications for the Policy Analyst include:**

- 5+ years of experience supporting facilities, infrastructure, construction, or FSRM programs within the Department of Defense or federal government.

- Experience with DoD or Department of the Air Force programming and budgeting processes, including FSRM, O&M funding, DD Form 1391s, and congressional notification requirements.

- Strong analytical, writing, and coordination skills with the ability to develop policy documents, action plans, briefings, and senior‑level decision support materials.

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, public administration, business, or a related field.

- Active Secret security clearance required

**Compensation for the Policy Analyst include:**

- Salary Range: $110,000 – $145,000 **depending on experience**

- Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick leave as required by law

**Keywords: ** FSRM, Facilities Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization, Air Force Civil Engineer, O&M Programming, DD Form 1391, DoD Facilities, AFCEC, AFIMSC, Infrastructure Policy, Construction Programming, Pentagon, Facilities Program Analyst, Congressional Notifications

Policy Analyst

At Eccalon, we specialize in transforming complex challenges into strategic opportunities. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we address the most critical issues confronting our clients, nations, and the global community. When you collaborate with us, you gain access to solutions designed to deliver meaningful and relentless progress.

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Eccalon, LLC

**Job Description **

The Senior Policy Analyst supports the Department of War (DoW) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and Industrial Base Growth (IBG) by providing expert policy analysis, strategic recommendations, and program support to advance small business participation across the defense acquisition ecosystem. This position plays a key role in evaluating legislation, regulations, and policy guidance affecting small business programs, while also supporting subcontracting-related initiatives, reporting, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in federal acquisition policy, defense programs, small business regulations, and subcontracting principles, with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable guidance for senior leaders, contracting activities, and industry partners.

**Key Responsibilities **

- Analyze proposed and existing laws, regulations, directives, and policies affecting DoW small business programs and acquisition activities.

- Develop policy papers, briefing materials, white papers, decision memos, and recommendations for senior leadership.

- Support implementation and interpretation of statutes and regulations related to small business participation in DoD contracting.

- Provide subject matter expertise on federal small business programs, including subcontracting requirements, socioeconomic categories, and acquisition-related policy impacts.

- Assist in the development, coordination, review, and revision of OSBP guidance, policy memoranda, standard operating procedures, and internal program materials.

- Conduct research and analysis on trends, risks, and opportunities related to small business utilization and supplier diversity within the defense industrial base.

- Track and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments from Congress, SBA, FAR, DFARS, and other federal agencies.

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including contracting offices, program offices, legal counsel, SBA representatives, prime contractors, and small business partners.

- Support subcontracting program efforts, including review of subcontracting plans, performance trends, compliance considerations, and reporting requirements.

- Assist with analyzing subcontracting data and preparing reports, dashboards, summaries, and responses for leadership inquiries.

- Help identify barriers to subcontracting opportunities for small businesses and recommend policy or process improvements.

- Support meetings, working groups, industry engagement events, and interagency coordination related to small business and subcontracting matters.

- Prepare executive-level briefings and present findings, recommendations, and status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

- Perform other duties as assigned in support of OSBP priorities and mission objectives.

**Required Qualifications: **

- SECRET security clearance.

- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, business, public administration, law, acquisition, finance, or a related field

- 8+ years of relevant experience in federal policy, acquisition policy, small business programs, defense programs, or government contracting.

- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition processes, including FAR, DFARS, and small business regulatory frameworks.

- Experience supporting policy development, regulatory analysis, or program implementation within DoD or another federal agency.

- Familiarity with subcontracting plans, subcontracting compliance, and small business utilization requirements in federal contracting.

- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, including experience drafting senior-level correspondence and briefing materials.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and coordinate across diverse stakeholders.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

**Preferred Qualifications **

- TS/SCI Security Clearance

- Master’s degree in public policy, law, business administration, acquisition, or a related field

- Legal background

Welcome to DLA Careers! Here we’ll highlight civilian job opportunities and the benefits of working at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Follow us to see how you can contribute to the team, working with our dedicated military personnel, to advance our mission as a combat logistics support agency that safeguards national security and supports our communities.

Why DLA?
• Diverse Opportunities: From engineering and cybersecurity to logistics and business, we offer a wide range of roles that suit various interests. 
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic team where civilian expertise and military precision come together to achieve common goals. 
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities to help grow. 
• Meaningful Work: Every task you undertake contributes to something bigger than yourself. Help shape the future to make a difference in the lives of others. 
• No Prior Military Experience Required: Employees don’t need prior military experience to join our team. We value diverse perspective skills, and we believe that a wide range of background can contribute to our mission’s success.

DLA welcomes participation on all of its social media platforms. Please see the comment policy and privacy policy for more details on standards and conduct practiced on these platforms: 
https://www.dla.mil/Public-Affairs/Social-Media. 
We expect commenters will treat each other, as well as our agency and our employees, with respect. We encourage discussion and look forward to an active exchange of ideas.

Industry: Armed Forces
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

DLA Careers

**Summary**

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

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- Serves as a senior policy analyst and is responsible for the execution and development of policy, plans, programs, procedures, and training for Agency-wide Intelligence capabilities and support.

- Provides general expertise in intelligence policy requirements to act as a technical authority in the application of new theories and developments.

- Assists the J2 Director and Intelligence Division Chief to identify, develop, and coordinate policy issues within DLA. Identifies and executes resource requirements for the DI Intelligence programs.

- Explains complex intelligence programs and issues; ascertains alternatives, details information, and recommends courses of action to DI Director/Deputy Director.

- Establishes the intelligence collection, production, dissemination, and operational requirements for intelligence and counterintelligence support to DLA.

- Implements comprehensive planning and execution of intelligence programs and be able to interpret the intelligence community statues, policies, regulations, procedures, systems, organizations, and capabilities.

**Requirements**

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Conditions of employment

- Must be a U.S. citizen

- Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)

- Security Requirements: Special-Sensitive with Top Secret/SCI

- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.

- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

- Supervisory Probation: Required

- Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required

- Bargaining Unit Status: No

- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.

**Qualifications**

To qualify for a **Supervisory Intelligence Policy Analyst **, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

- Mastering a major area of intelligence specialization or demonstrating mastery of general intelligence administration programs.

- Applying comprehensive knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods in order to perform in-depth studies, research, analyses reviews and evaluations of highly complex defense-wide policy issues, strategies and plans.

- Interpreting, and experience in, the intelligence community statutes, policies, regulations, procedures, systems, organizations, and capabilities.

- Leading and participating in groups comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds in highly productive channels, and the ability to negotiate and reconcile conflicting technical, politico-military, and intelligence issues.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

**For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: **http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

**Reemployed Annuitants: ** This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

**Information for Veterans ** is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

**Drug-Free Workplace Policy**

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

**ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.**

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Supervisory Intelligence Policy Analyst

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