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Homeland Policy Analyst - Military Veterans

at Torch Technologies

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.

Job Requirements

  • 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.

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Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employee-owners results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Torch has received national and local recognition for our business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fifteenth consecutive year. Torch was also named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth consecutive year by Great Place to Work, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials for the third time. Torch was also recognized as the ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the seventh consecutive year, and Bloomberg Government listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” ranking for the fifth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in North Alabama. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Torch was selected for a Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. For more information, visit www.TorchTechnologies.com

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