Senior Policy Analyst

Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Programs in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will provide analysis, coordination, and program support to Defense Programs leadership and contribute to Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC)-related activities and interagency processes.

Leidos is looking for someone with a strong foundation in national security who wants to grow their career by supporting the government customer. You will work closely with experienced senior staff in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. You will work on-site daily at the DOE Forrestal Building, located in Washington, DC. After training, there may be an option to telework one day per week.

• Provide program analysis in support of DOE/NNSA Defense Programs activities related to nuclear weapons programs.
• Support Nuclear Weapons Council-related processes, including preparation of briefings, issue papers, and tracking of action items; oversee meeting logistics.
• Assist in managing a portfolio of policy and program activities, helping ensure alignment across schedules, priorities, and risk considerations.
• Research, draft, and review written products such as:
  • Briefing materials and talking points
  • Issue papers and decision-support memoranda
  • Congressional correspondence and responses
  • Interagency coordination materials
• Translate complex technical and programmatic information into clear, well-organized products for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with counterparts across NNSA, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of State, Nuclear Security Council staff, and other interagency organizations.
• Monitor national security guidance and the strategic environment relevant to the nuclear weapons enterprise and identify emerging issues for senior staff awareness.
• Support senior leader engagements with Congress and other external stakeholders by preparing background materials and responses.

• Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 12+ years of work experience, including 7 or more years of experience supporting DOE/NNSA, DoD, or interagency national security programs or a Masters degree in a relevant field with 10+ years of work experience, including 7 or more years of experience supporting DOE/NNSA, DoD, or interagency national security programs.
• Familiarity with nuclear weapons policy, programs, or governance structures, including Nuclear Weapons Council-related activities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a high-tempo environment.

Salary Range for this position: $150K to $165K

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January 22, 2026

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