Policy Analyst Iii with Security Clearance - Koniag Government Services

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Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Policy Analyst III with a Top Secret / SCI Clearance to support Kadiak, LLC and our government customer in Washington, DC.
This is a Hybrid opportunity.
This position requires 4-days onsite.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: • Serve as a policy analyst in the U.S.
Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism.
• Liaise with a wide array of regional and functional bureaus within the Department of State and the interagency on a routine basis to communicate effectively and advance the policy of the Counterterrorism Bureau.
• In coordination with the relevant regional and functional bureaus, advise the Office Director and Deputy Director on special projects in his/her area of responsibility.
• Support bilateral and multilateral diplomatic engagements involving the Secretary of State and other Department and interagency principals with relevant partners.
• Participate in interagency meetings as they relate to the areas of responsibility and help prepare leadership for various local and international meetings, speeches, and presentations.
• Conduct outreach to manage relationships with international organizations and NGOs as needed.
• Research, prepare, and review policy papers and briefing checklists on key topics across multiple regional issue sets and across various lines of effort.
• Support the organization and conduct of conferences and meetings, as assigned.
• Support other projects as directed, including high-level USG visits.
• On-site presence required with situational telework if appropriate.
Requirements: • Bachelor's degree and 5 plus years of experience preferred.
Preferred areas of study are international studies, political science, national security, foreign policy, humanitarian assistance, foreign assistance, or counterterrorism.
• State Department policy experience preferred but policy for another federal agency in areas of foreign policy, humanitarian assistance, foreign assistance, or counterterrorism could qualify.
• Able to be available for up to 20% overseas travel.
• Able to brief and work effectively with high-ranking officials of the State Department, other government agencies, and foreign governments.
• Have a strong understanding of the paper process and other procedures at the State Department.
• Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Contractor must be able to learn and retain the policies and viewpoints of the assigned office as they relate to current foreign policy situations and Bureau program activities.
• Must have a strong understanding of interagency coordination and how to work across multiple organizations.
• Have experience engaging in an international context.
• Have experience on planning and coordination with interagency or international partners.
• Top Secret/ SCI Clearance Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.
The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time.
The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer.
The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions.
KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery.
We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities.
For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352 This position is open for future openings that may or may not be filled depending on availability, funding, and verification of clearance status.