Policy Analyst

Job Description Join BAE Systems as a Policy Analyst and contribute to improving decision-making processes in a dynamic and classified environment supporting our government customer in Reston, VA and Patrick Space Force Base, FL.

This analyst will be working in a classified environment and will understand and improve the judgement and decision making of individuals, groups, and organizations, apply principles of psychology to business, analytic, and other decision-making processes to improve and/or empirically evaluate those processes.

Other activities may include:

• Assisting in policy planning, workflow procedures testing and evaluation
• Analytic workflow redesign, and training and development
• Working with management to prescribe workflow modifications that improve worker productivity and analytic judgement.

#EKS01Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Mid-level: Bachelor’s degree in a related business area with 8+ years of policy analysis experience with related experience within the last 2 years, or 10+ years of experience
• Senior: Master’s degree in a related business area with 12+ years of policy analysis experience with related experience within the last 2 years, or a Bachelor’s degree with 17+ years of experience
• Expert: Master’s degree in a related business area with 20+ years of policy analysis experience with related experience within the last 2 years
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Prior military or government analytical experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Graduate of Government OSINT Training courses (e.g., U.S. Army OBC, OS301/OS302, CASO, defense or IC equivalent (DIA BOTC, FBI OS101).
• Experience conducting intelligence analytical support for the IC/DoD

#LI-TO1Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64130 - $109010

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.