Senior Policy Analyst - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Policy Analyst - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Policy Analyst Supporting DOE/NNSA Defense Programs
Leidos seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to deliver critical analysis, coordination, and program support to the DOE/NNSA Office of Defense Programs in Washington, DC. This role demands an active DOD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance (with SCI eligibility) and focuses on Nuclear Weapons Council activities and interagency processes in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct program analysis for nuclear weapons programs under DOE/NNSA Defense Programs.
- Facilitate NWC processes: prepare briefings, issue papers, track actions, and manage logistics.
- Oversee policy/program portfolio alignment across schedules, priorities, and risks.
- Draft high-impact products: briefings, talking points, Congressional responses, interagency materials.
- Translate complex technical data into clear deliverables for senior leaders.
- Coordinate with NNSA, DoD, State Department, NSC, and interagency partners.
- Monitor strategic environment and national security guidance for emerging issues.
- Prepare materials for Congressional and stakeholder engagements.
Key Requirements
- Clearance: Active DOE Q or DoD TS, eligible for SCI.
- Education/Experience: Bachelor’s +12yrs (7+ in DOE/NNSA/DoD/interagency) or Master’s +10yrs (7+ relevant).
- Deep knowledge of nuclear weapons policy, programs, NWC structures.
- Superior communication and multitasking in high-tempo settings.
Why Leidos?
Work on-site at DOE Forrestal Building (telework option post-training). Salary $150K-$165K (range $116K-$210K). Leidos outpaces the status quo—join disruptors in national security. U.S. citizenship required. Position open through at least 3 days post-January 22, 2026 posting.
Locations
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Salary
116,350 - 210,325 USD / yearly
150,000 - 165,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Nuclear Weapons Policy Analysisintermediate
- Interagency Coordinationintermediate
- Briefing and Issue Paper Developmentintermediate
- Program Managementintermediate
- National Security Researchintermediate
- Stakeholder Communicationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree + 12+ years experience (7+ in DOE/NNSA/DoD) or Master’s + 10+ years (7+ relevant) (experience)
- Familiarity with nuclear weapons policy and Nuclear Weapons Council activities (experience)
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in high-tempo environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide program analysis for DOE/NNSA Defense Programs nuclear weapons activities
- Support Nuclear Weapons Council processes including briefings, issue papers, and action tracking
- Manage policy and program portfolio ensuring alignment on schedules, priorities, and risks
- Research, draft, and review briefing materials, talking points, Congressional correspondence, and interagency materials
- Coordinate with NNSA, DoD, Department of State, and other interagency partners
- Monitor national security guidance and emerging issues for senior staff
- Support senior leader engagements with Congress and stakeholders
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary $150K-$165K
- general: Mission-focused environment with growth opportunities
- general: On-site at DOE Forrestal Building with potential 1-day telework post-training
- general: Work with experienced senior staff in national security
- general: Comprehensive Leidos benefits package
- general: Support for high-impact DOE/NNSA programs
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Senior Policy Analyst - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Policy Analyst - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Policy Analyst Supporting DOE/NNSA Defense Programs
Leidos seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to deliver critical analysis, coordination, and program support to the DOE/NNSA Office of Defense Programs in Washington, DC. This role demands an active DOD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance (with SCI eligibility) and focuses on Nuclear Weapons Council activities and interagency processes in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct program analysis for nuclear weapons programs under DOE/NNSA Defense Programs.
- Facilitate NWC processes: prepare briefings, issue papers, track actions, and manage logistics.
- Oversee policy/program portfolio alignment across schedules, priorities, and risks.
- Draft high-impact products: briefings, talking points, Congressional responses, interagency materials.
- Translate complex technical data into clear deliverables for senior leaders.
- Coordinate with NNSA, DoD, State Department, NSC, and interagency partners.
- Monitor strategic environment and national security guidance for emerging issues.
- Prepare materials for Congressional and stakeholder engagements.
Key Requirements
- Clearance: Active DOE Q or DoD TS, eligible for SCI.
- Education/Experience: Bachelor’s +12yrs (7+ in DOE/NNSA/DoD/interagency) or Master’s +10yrs (7+ relevant).
- Deep knowledge of nuclear weapons policy, programs, NWC structures.
- Superior communication and multitasking in high-tempo settings.
Why Leidos?
Work on-site at DOE Forrestal Building (telework option post-training). Salary $150K-$165K (range $116K-$210K). Leidos outpaces the status quo—join disruptors in national security. U.S. citizenship required. Position open through at least 3 days post-January 22, 2026 posting.
Locations
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Salary
116,350 - 210,325 USD / yearly
150,000 - 165,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Nuclear Weapons Policy Analysisintermediate
- Interagency Coordinationintermediate
- Briefing and Issue Paper Developmentintermediate
- Program Managementintermediate
- National Security Researchintermediate
- Stakeholder Communicationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree + 12+ years experience (7+ in DOE/NNSA/DoD) or Master’s + 10+ years (7+ relevant) (experience)
- Familiarity with nuclear weapons policy and Nuclear Weapons Council activities (experience)
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in high-tempo environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide program analysis for DOE/NNSA Defense Programs nuclear weapons activities
- Support Nuclear Weapons Council processes including briefings, issue papers, and action tracking
- Manage policy and program portfolio ensuring alignment on schedules, priorities, and risks
- Research, draft, and review briefing materials, talking points, Congressional correspondence, and interagency materials
- Coordinate with NNSA, DoD, Department of State, and other interagency partners
- Monitor national security guidance and emerging issues for senior staff
- Support senior leader engagements with Congress and stakeholders
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary $150K-$165K
- general: Mission-focused environment with growth opportunities
- general: On-site at DOE Forrestal Building with potential 1-day telework post-training
- general: Work with experienced senior staff in national security
- general: Comprehensive Leidos benefits package
- general: Support for high-impact DOE/NNSA programs
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