Policy Writing and Research Analyst Position

Obsidian, a Cadmus Company, is seeking qualified candidates with experience assessing, analyzing, and writing public policy to support upcoming projects for its homeland security clients, partners, and stakeholders. Successful candidates will have at least one year of demonstrated professional experience in at least one of the following:

·         Policy assessment and analysis

·         Policy-focused research

·         Policy or report writing

·         Operational or contingency planning

·         Or other related experience in the homeland security, public policy, or international relations field

            For this position, responsibilities consist of:

·         Providing policy analysis and research on homeland security and emergency management policy-related topics

·         Distilling complex information from multiple sources into analytical assessments, reports, memoranda, and presentations tailored for senior public and private sector clients

·         Applying and coordinating analytic methodologies and principles

·         Providing concise, clear, and easily-consumable reports based on current and proposed policy

·         Coordinating with stakeholders to collect, analyze, and report on policy-related data

·         Conducting comprehensive analysis of materials and stakeholder feedback to author and adjust policy documents

·         Providing a strong attention to detail and applying writing skills to create reports, assessments, and other written deliverables

Candidates must have a degree in political science, public policy, social sciences, homeland security, emergency management, or other relevant fields. Also, they must have a minimum of five years of professional experience, with one year of relevant professional experience providing writing and research support to policy-related projects; preference given to those with experience in the homeland security space (Master’s Degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience). Candidates selected may be subjected to a security investigation and, if required, should be able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

All candidates for the Policy Writing and Research Analyst positions must include a cover letter addressed to Obsidian’s Human Resources Department that explains the applicant’s qualifications in regards to the position description and a resume demonstrating relevant experience. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.