Policy Analyst

Culmen is seeking a Policy Analyst to support a DOD Space Force program located on a customer site in Washington, DC.

This role provides expert policy development, analysis, and strategic guidance in support of missions, personnel, and readiness initiatives. The Policy Analyst works across leadership, human capital, operational, and acquisition stakeholders to shape policy frameworks and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

* Develop, analyze, and implement Space Force policies across personnel management, force structure, and readiness missions.

* Craft policy, strategy, and guidance based on mission directives, statutory obligations (e.g., PMA requirements), and vision.

* Conduct research and produce executivelevel written products, including briefing papers, talking points, and correspondence.

* Support Departmentlevel policy development, crossfunctional program oversight, and sustainment/acquisition/intelligence collaboration.

* Develop guidance, doctrine, and analytical materials to support program improvements and initiatives.

* Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, synthesizing significant amounts of information to provide leaders with decisionready assessments.

* Execute government directives and ensure policy compliance across Space Force personnel and mission areas.

* Coordinate with senior leadership and crossfunctional teams, providing recommendations on policy impacts and implementation pathways.

* Support working groups, program reviews, and strategic planning efforts, including documentation and workload coordination.

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Management, Intelligence Studies, Communications, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant policy, analysis, personnel, or DoD experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, analyze, and visualize complex information with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong executive writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret preferred.

• Familiarity with Pentagon processes, HQ staffing tools, or recent DoD space initiatives.
• Master's degree in Public Policy, Intelligence Studies, Logistics, or related fields

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen,

  and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

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