Job Description
Join our elite team at the Department of Homeland Security and contribute to critical national security initiatives. We seek a dynamic Senior Policy Analyst to shape federal policies addressing emerging threats and public safety challenges. This urgent opening offers unparalleled career growth in one of Washington DC's most impactful government roles.
What You'll Gain:
- Comprehensive federal benefits package
- Opportunity for telework (3 days/week)
- Professional development funding
- Direct impact on national policy
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex homeland security threats and draft strategic policy recommendations
- Coordinate with congressional offices and federal agencies on policy implementation
- Lead cross-functional working groups to address emerging security challenges
- Prepare confidential briefings for senior leadership and congressional committees
- Evaluate program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative methodologies
- Manage policy development lifecycle from research to final approval
- Mentor junior analysts on federal regulatory processes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years of federal policy analysis experience
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret eligibility required)
- Expertise in threat assessment and risk analysis frameworks
- Proven track record of congressional testimony preparation
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing sensitive national security projects