Legislative Affairs Analyst

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

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

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.