Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Legislative Affairs Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASD (CN&SP)). The ODASD (CN&SP) advances the Department of Defense’s (DoD) mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks.

In this key role you will provide expert analysis of legislative actions, congressional requirements, and policy impacts affecting DoD counterdrug (CD), counter-transnational organized crime (CTOC), and counter-threat finance (CTF) programs and play a critical role in bridging DoD priorities with congressional oversight and statutory authorities.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Analyze congressional legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements impacting CD/CTOC/CTF missions
• Assess DoD legislative proposals for accuracy, compliance, and policy alignment
• Prepare congressional notification packages and supporting documentation
• Draft responses to congressional inquiries and correspondence
• Support preparation of congressional testimony and briefing materials
• Develop background materials for senior leader engagements with Congress
• Coordinate legislative matters across DoD and interagency stakeholders
• Track and interpret legislative developments affecting national security programs
• Draft responses to audits from oversight bodies (e.g., IG, GAO)
• Provide strategic recommendations on legislative impacts to programs
• Support development of proposed legislative changes
• Translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable language
• Assist in preparing executive-level reports and decision documents
• Participate in working groups and interagency coordination efforts
• Support senior leadership with real-time legislative analysis

 Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
• Master’s degree preferably in public policy, political science, national security, or similarly related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting DoD, federal agencies, or equivalent organizations
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. legislative processes and DoD authorities
• Experience preparing congressional testimony, correspondence, and legislative proposals
• Familiarity with DoD Inspector General and Government Accountability Office processes
• Strong understanding of national security policy and interagency coordination
• Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language
• Familiarity with DoD PPBE processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and advise senior leaders (SES/General Officer level)
• Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language
• Familiarity with DoD PPBE processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a China Corporate & Investment Risk Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will support the development, research, and coordination of the Department of Defense Section 1260H program identifying Chinese military companies.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source and classified research, coordinate with DoD and interagency stakeholders, and produce analytic and policy products supporting the development and maintenance of the 1260H list and related policy activities.
• Support coordination of the annual FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act Section 1260H requirement and associated list development with DoD and interagency stakeholders.
• Conduct open-source research on companies for potential inclusion on the 1260H list, including analysis of ownership structures, affiliations, and business activities.
• Conduct classified research to support due diligence and analytic assessments of companies under review.
• Assist with drafting company due diligence memoranda, analytic summaries, and supporting documentation for 1260H list consideration.
• Support development and documentation of processes related to 1260H list publication, updates, and related review procedures.
• Assist with the development and coordination of processes supporting 1260H notice and appeals activities.
• Coordinate and track correspondence related to the 1260H program involving inquiries from listed companies, Congress, and interagency stakeholders.
• Support preparation of responses to congressional inquiries, reporting requirements, and stakeholder requests related to the 1260H program.
• Coordinate inputs across GIES organizations and relevant DoD stakeholders to support program responses and reporting requirements.
• Analyze statutes, congressional actions, and legislative developments for potential impacts to GIES programs and the 1260H effort.
• Support development of policy documents, guidance, and supporting materials related to foreign investment risk analysis and industrial base security.
• Assist in drafting policy recommendations, briefing materials, and analytic reports for senior DoD leadership.
• Contribute research and analysis supporting DoD initiatives related to foreign investment review, supply chain resilience, and risk monitoring methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of experience in one of the following focus areas: International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration
• Superior analytic and writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare reports, assessments, and written products.
• Experience conducting business analysis, research studies, or requirements analysis to support policy, regulatory, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience analyzing trends, regulatory developments, and business conditions and identify potential business or policy risks.
• Experience developing or analyzing metrics, performance measures, reports, and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy, or business systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international affairs or China-related economic or security analysis.
• Chinese (Mandarin) language proficiency.
• Experience researching corporate ownership structures, international investment activity, or foreign company affiliations.
• Experience developing analytic reports, metrics, and assessments supporting policy or risk analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with senior U.S. Government and DoD leadership.
• Ability to identify potential risks related to business performance, economic conditions, internal controls, or enterprise risk factors.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Congressional Requirements & Correspondence Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will coordinate, analyze, and prepare responses to congressional letters, inquiries, and reporting requirements affecting GIES. You will support leadership by assessing congressional actions and statutes, coordinating inputs across stakeholders, and producing high-quality analytic and written products for senior Department of Defense leadership.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Coordinate, consolidate, and draft responses to congressional letters, inquiries, and reporting requirements for GIES.
• Coordinate and collect inputs from GIES directorates and DoD stakeholders to support timely and accurate congressional responses.
• Track congressional correspondence, inquiries, and taskings to ensure responses meet required deadlines and internal review processes.
• Analyze statutes, congressional actions, and legislative proposals to assess potential impacts on GIES programs and activities.
• Prepare summaries and analytic assessments of congressional developments affecting the Defense Industrial Base and economic security initiatives.
• Conduct business and policy analyses to support leadership decision-making and organizational priorities.
• Assist with requirements analysis and needs assessments related to congressional reporting and legislative engagement activities.
• Develop and analyze metrics and performance measures related to congressional engagement, reporting requirements, and organizational performance.
• Prepare analytic reports, briefings, and written products for senior DoD leadership.
• Analyze regulatory developments, business conditions, and policy trends affecting GIES mission areas.
• Identify potential business, policy, or enterprise risks related to congressional requirements and legislative developments.
• Support development of recommendations related to management practices, organizational structure, policy, and business systems.
• Maintain records and documentation related to congressional correspondence, responses, and reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of relevant experience in one of the following focus areas: Congressional Affairs, National Security, Economics, Finance, or Business Administration
• Experience preparing and managing congressional responses, correspondence, or legislative engagement activities.
• Experience analyzing statutes, congressional actions, and other legislative matters for potential impact on GIES.
• Superior analytic and writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare reports, briefings, and written products.
• Expertise with modern office tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in one of the following focus areas: Congressional Affairs, National Security, Economics, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with senior U.S. Government and DoD leadership.
• Prior experience working on Defense Industrial Base Policy (IBP) or Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES) issues.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an Economic Security Policy Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will work with allies, partners, industry, and Congress to address economic security and foreign investment risks. You will support partner capability and capacity building for economic security and help identify and mitigate foreign investment risks within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of international and industrial base issues, focusing on critical new and emerging technologies relevant to DoD and near-peer competitors.
• Perform microeconomic and macroeconomic research using open-source and classified databases.
• Prepare reports and briefings that document methodology, data sources, analysis results, and specific recommendations.
• Support development of economic security policies, studies, and initiatives related to the DIB.
• Provide program support to working groups or task forces focused on supply chain resilience and risk mitigation.
• Assist in designing and executing realistic scenario exercises (e.g., wargaming) based on government guidance, intelligence, and operational requirements.
• Support planning, execution, and participation in wargames and related simulation exercises.
• Contribute to drafting DoD Directives and Instructions for processes addressing foreign investment review, supply chain resilience, and risk monitoring methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years’ relevant economic security experience
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one of the following areas: International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration
• Experience communicating effectively (written and oral) with senior DoD and USG leaders
• Experience distilling complex industrial base, global investment, and economic security issues into clear written reports and oral presentations for senior leadership
• Experience preparing and conducting business analyses, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition, and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems and initiatives
• Experience with forecasts, trend analysis, regulatory reporting, and identifying potential business risks
• Experience developing and analyzing metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports, and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy/procedures, and business systems
• Experience identifying potential business risks, including business performance, economic case analysis, internal controls, and enterprise risk assessment
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience in International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration
• Experience supporting GIES or similar senior DoD-level organizations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects from concept through completion

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking an Associate China Corporate & Investment Risk Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Inves Next tment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will support the development, research, and coordination of the Department of Defense Section 1260H program identifying Chinese military companies.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support open-source and classified research on companies for potential inclusion on the 1260H list, including collecting data on ownership structures, affiliations, and business activities.
• Assist with coordination of the annual Section 1260H requirement and related list development with DoD and interagency stakeholders.
• Support drafting of company due diligence summaries, analytic notes, and supporting documentation for 1260H list consideration.
• Assist with maintaining and updating processes and documentation related to 1260H list publication and review procedures.
• Support the development and tracking of notice and appeals processes for the 1260H program.
• Assist in coordinating correspondence related to the 1260H program from listed companies, Congress, and interagency stakeholders.
• Help compile and consolidate inputs across GIES organizations and relevant DoD stakeholders for program responses and reporting.
• Support the preparation of responses to congressional inquiries, reporting requirements, and stakeholder requests.
• Assist with analyzing statutes, congressional actions, and legislative developments for potential impacts on GIES programs and the 1260H effort.
• Contribute to drafting policy documents, guidance, and supporting materials related to foreign investment risk and industrial base security.
• Support the preparation of briefing materials, reports, and analytic products for senior DoD leadership.
• Assist in maintaining records, databases, and documentation supporting the 1260H research and review process.
• Support research and analysis related to foreign investment review, supply chain resilience, and risk monitoring activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 + years of experience in one of the following focus areas: International Affairs, Diplomacy, Economics, Finance, National Security, or Business Administration
• Demonstrated analytic and writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare reports, assessments, and written products.
• Experience conducting business analysis, research studies, or requirements analysis to support policy, regulatory, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience analyzing trends, regulatory developments, and business conditions and identify potential business or policy risks.
• Experience developing or analyzing metrics, performance measures, reports, and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy, or business systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international affairs or China-related economic or security analysis.
• Chinese (Mandarin) language proficiency.
• Experience researching corporate ownership structures, international investment activity, or foreign company affiliations.
• Experience developing analytic reports, metrics, and assessments supporting policy or risk analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with senior U.S. Government and DoD leadership.
• Ability to identify potential risks related to business performance, economic conditions, internal controls, or enterprise risk factors.