Policy & Planning Analyst
About the role
Assertive Professionals is seeking a Policy & Planning Analyst supporting our Government Customer in Quantico, VA.
This is an open position.
This position provides 160 hours of paid leave annually, accrued throughout the year plus 11 federal holidays. Paid leave accruals vary by contract and are established based on customer requirements and the contractual level of effort. The salary range for this position is structured with this annual leave allocation incorporated into the compensation model.
- Additional PTO may be given for excused government absences.
Responsibilities Include:
The Policy & Planning Analyst will support our Government Customer’s Acquisition & Technology organization by drafting policies, procedures, and standards; supporting strategic communications and project management activities; developing and maintaining work breakdown structures and schedules; tracking project costs and performance; preparing portfolio, program, and project assessment reports; supporting change control and governance activities; and facilitating process improvement, working groups, and special projects. The analyst will review and evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile conflicting information, and prepare decision-support information for our Government Customer's leadership.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Active Secret Clearance
- 3 years of relevant experience
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, public administration, management, or a related discipline; OR A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant policy, strategic planning, or operational management experience
- Experience conducting organizational assessments, developing procedures, and preparing management documentation
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Must possess competencies in technical writing, business strategy, Lean Six Sigma/SCRUM team leadership and/or DAWIA Program and Procurement Management, Project Management and/or Procurement methodologies
- Working knowledge of applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and other applicable Federal Regulations and DoD/DoW policies
This position is primarily remote, with work performed from an approved home-based location. Occasional onsite attendance at a designated government/customer facility in Quantico, Virginia, may be required for meetings, onboarding, or other mission-related activities.
The employee must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:
- Perform the essential duties of the position remotely from an approved work location during the required work schedule.
- Report to the designated government/customer facility in Quantico, Virginia, for occasional onsite activities, as required.
- Perform assigned duties using a government/customer-issued laptop, Common Access Card (CAC), and webcam.
- Access, review, enter, and communicate information through required customer systems and applications using authorized equipment and secure connections.
- Maintain reliable home internet service and an appropriate home workspace, at the employee's expense, that supports job responsibilities, confidentiality, and information security requirements.
- Comply with all customer security, technology, remote-work, facility-access, and equipment-use requirements.
Assertive Professionals considers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.