Homeland Policy Analyst

Torch is seeking a Homeland Policy Analyst with subject matter expertise in Policy Development and a basic understanding of Counter – small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) to support the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO). The analyst will support the JCO Director, Deputy Director, Strategy & Policy Division Chief and other team member actions as a focal point for the JCO regarding C-sUAS Policy in the Homeland. The Homeland Policy Analyst will support development, synchronize, and execute policy actions related to C-sUAS operations within the United States. The incumbent will support Strategy and Policy proposals and programs that further the strategic and operational goals and objectives of the C-sUAS enterprise.

Duties will include:

• Maintain situational awareness of existing C-sUAS policies (CONUS/OCONUS).
• Assess/analyze current policies and make recommendations to JCO leaders on developing and improving C-sUAS policies; provide homeland policy expertise in support of JCO operations, exercises, and scenario development.
• Conduct routine coordination with planners, interagency C-sUAS stakeholders, political-military advisors, combatant commands, and partnered agencies to develop proposals and programs that support C-sUAS operational goals and objectives.
• Facilitate working groups and or interdisciplinary joint planning efforts to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and compose comprehensive policy recommendations.
• Work in conjunction with DoD planners to provide policy insights and improve current and future policy development.
• Research, review and make recommendations to modify agreements that support C-sUAS information, material, and RDT&E can be sharing to improve interoperability and maximize integration with partner organizations.
• Provide expertise in the development and interpretation of guidance on C-sUAS operations in the Homeland.
• Manage the development of policy changes in response to changes in higher headquarters guidance, funding, and priorities.
• Execute staff actions and assigned taskings to support JCO efforts; prepare and manage internal/external taskings to support stakeholders via task management systems.
• Prepares written products (reports, info papers, presentations, and executive summaries) to shape and defend JCO positions; prepare and present briefings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Represent the JCO in C-sUAS forums as a team leader or participant to advocate for the JCO.
• Respond to requests for information from C-sUAS stakeholders.
• Secret level security clearance is required, Top Secret preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 5-10 years of related work experience
• Must have a basic understanding of the Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) mission
• Senior Military Staff experience required
  
  

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Crystal City, Arlington, VA.

Travel: 10-20%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.