Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and analytical support to SAF/SQ (Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration) on matters related to Congressional inquiries, legislative oversight, and acquisition program integration
• Analyze and coordinate responses to Congressional RFIs, QFRs, and Congressional correspondence related to Air Force and Space Force acquisition programs
• Develop and coordinate briefing materials, executive summaries, and Congressional hearing preparation packages for senior Department of the Air Force leadership
• Integrate technical, programmatic, and budgetary information from program offices, headquarters staff, and acquisition stakeholders to support accurate Congressional responses
• Review and analyze National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions, committee reports, and legislative language impacting Air Force and Space Force acquisition initiatives
• Coordinate across SAF/SQ, SAF/AQ, SAF/LL, Space Systems Command, and other DoW stakeholders to ensure responses align with Department of the Air Force policy and strategic messaging
• Track and manage Congressional taskers, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required information
• Support development of program summaries, issue papers, and leadership decision briefs related to acquisition and integration efforts
• Provide recommendations to senior leadership on legislative impacts, Congressional concerns, and program oversight trends
• Maintain awareness of Congressional committee priorities, defense policy developments, and acquisition oversight activities affecting Air Force and Space Force programs

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI
• Experience supporting DoW, Air Force, or Space Force headquarters organizations, particularly within acquisition, policy, or legislative affairs environments
• Knowledge of DoW acquisition processes, major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs), and the Defense Acquisition System
• Familiarity with Congressional processes, defense oversight, and legislative analysis, including interaction with committees such as HASC, SASC, HAC-D, and SAC-D
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-level briefings, reports, and written correspondence for senior government leadership and Congressional stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize technical program data, budget information, and policy guidance into concise products
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations, program offices, and senior-level stakeholders in complex DoW environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex acquisition and technical topics for non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and task management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent Congressional taskers and deadlines
• Experience analyzing defense policy, legislative language, and acquisition program impacts to inform leadership decision-making

Preferred

• Master’s degree in public policy (MPP), Public Administration (MPA), National Security / Strategic Studies, Aerospace or Systems Engineering, or Defense Acquisition Management
• DAWIA / Defense Acquisition Workforce Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) (for budget analysis roles)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (if supporting cybersecurity-related programs)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays