Legislative Analyst

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are looking for a dynamic Legislative Analyst to join our team for a client support position with the (Resource & Program Integration Directorate (RPI) within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R).

This position will report to a CATHEXIS task lead who will assist them with transitioning into their day-to-day responsibility of supporting our client in RPI. They will join a larger CATHEXIS team that supports other OUSD(P&R) offices.

The Legislative Analyst will provide administrative, analytical, process management, and cross-functional support to senior level decision makers OUSD(P&R). They will regularly collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders within the Department of Defense (DoD) and with other government agencies to manage cross-cutting tasks. The work location of this position is at the Pentagon.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide substantive and technical support to development and maintenance of the issuance and regulatory program, and to the development of written communications products including such products as information papers, frequently asked questions, policy change proposals, and substantive briefing presentations tailored to the appropriate audiences
• Support the development and revision of policy drafts, providing substantive expertise in the drafting of policy documents; managing the coordination of documents through the Department of Defense policy portals, and resolving issues that arise during coordination with subject matter experts in the Defense Components across the portfolio. Drafting content for documents, correspondence, and staffing packages in accordance with Departmental correspondence procedures.
• Provide administrative and analytic support to OUSD(P&R) Office of the Executive Director Decision Support efforts, including senior leadership forums and program and budget coordination
• Provide administrative and analytic support to special projects for the OUSD(P&R)Office of the Executive Director
• Conduct analyses, provide advice, recommend and draft policies or procedures on programs to appropriate Government representatives. Advise, assist, and facilitate analytic research studies and projects to develop new, improved policies and programs, optimize use of available resources, and achieve program goals
• Providing administrative services for processing of issuances, Government Accountability Office responses, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) replies, hotline inquiry responses, and inspector general audits - Providing operational services and knowledge management support including file consolidation and management on network-based applications - Providing content analysis for classified and unclassified correspondence addressed to the White House, the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Members of Congress, and members of the general public
• Facilitate visitors/office calls/inquiries. Provides critical administrative support to senior RPI leadership, to include identifying and scheduling leadership priorities, supporting meetings, and communicating with external parties on behalf of the RPI Front Office. Completes high-visibility and short-turn assignments as needed with minimum oversight on behalf of RPI

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Business, English or Journalism
• Experience working with CATMS & FOIA
• Five (5) years of experience
• Current Secret Clearance 

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and writing and editing skills Ability to multitask, track multiple deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and interact with senior leadership

Desired Skills:

• Previous military experience or experience supporting the Federal Government
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Experience with standard MS Office suite products and SharePoint
• Experience working in or supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense
• Experience providing customer service support
• Ability to maintain consistent performance in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Skill in communicating effectively and maintaining good working relations with diverse groups
• Self-motivated and does not require detailed management oversight - Organized with strong attention to detail 

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by contacting [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department [email protected]