Policy and Planning Analyst

MDW Associates is seeking a Policy and Planning Analyst to support policy development strategic planning governance and program-management activities for a complex Department of War organization. This role translates information from multiple sources into practical plans decision materials and management actions.

This role supports a federal organization responsible for personnel security mission assurance and protection of sensitive work environments.

This position is remote eligible; periodic on-site support in Quantico Virginia may be required based on mission needs.

The Policy and Planning Analyst may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Draft and update policies procedures standards templates and management documentation for government review.
• Develop and maintain work breakdown structures integrated schedules cost estimates assessment reports and status dashboards.
• Support governance reviews boards working groups and program-management reviews; prepare briefings minutes and action-item trackers.
• Analyze information from multiple stakeholders reconcile conflicts identify issues and risks and present options to leadership.
• Support change-control process-baselining continuous-improvement and special-project activities.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Experience conducting organizational assessments developing procedures and preparing management documentation.
• Experience supporting project planning schedules cost tracking risk management or performance reporting.
• Strong analytical facilitation technical-writing and Microsoft Office skills.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship in accordance with applicable government contract requirements

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience supporting federal governance portfolio management or technology programs.
• Familiarity with PMI PMBOK CMMI Lean Agile or similar process-improvement methods.

Education Requirement(s):

• Bachelors degree in business public administration management or a related field; or 8 years of relevant policy strategic planning or operational-management experience.

Security Requirement(s):

• Candidates for this position must have an Active US Security Clearance (Secret).

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012 MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean VA with offices in Huntsville AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting management services advisory and assistance services decision support strategic planning process planning and improvement task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments exceptional analysis prudent advice direct communication and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates LLC (MDW) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race religion color sex national origin age marital status covered veteran status mental or physical disability pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented ethical and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Required Experience:

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