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Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC (ADV), established in 2009, provides superior program management, program support, strategic planning, and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, ADV is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contractor that has roots established in the Department of Defense and support agencies. At ADV, our company values are Integrity, Distinction, Experience and Achievement.

The Department of Defense leads efforts to detect and disrupt drug trafficking and transnational crime that threaten U.S. security. Supporting U.S. and partner nations, DoD deploys specialized assets and collaborates with law enforcement and foreign agencies to counter narcotics, terrorism financing, and organized crime through global counterdrug operations. The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASD (CN&SP)) develops and oversees DoD policy, strategy, and resources for counterdrug, transnational organized crime, and threat finance missions.

We are seeking experienced professionals to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Stabilization Policy (DASD-CN&SP). These roles involve high-level policy, program, and technical support for global counterdrug, counter-transnational organized crime, and counter-threat finance initiatives aligned with DoD strategic objectives.

Location: Washington, DC (Pentagon), This is an on-site role with no telecommuting permitted. Core office hours are Monday through Friday.

Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Senior Legislative and Strategy Analyst

This role provides expert legislative analysis and strategic support to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Stabilization Policy. The position focuses on evaluating congressional legislation, U.S. Government policies, and regulatory requirements that impact Department of Defense and interagency counterdrug, counter-transnational organized crime, and counter-threat finance efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze congressional legislation and USG policies and regulatory requirements that may impact or relate to DoD and U.S. interagency partners efforts to counter global drug trafficking and other illicit threat network activities that threaten U.S. national security interests.
• Analyze and conduct assessments of DoD legislative proposals for content, technical accuracy, supporting justification, and compliance with policy and guidance that involve or relate to DoD efforts to counter illicit threat network activities. Prepare, for USG personnel review, congressional notification packages supporting execution of DoD CD/CTOC/CTF programs.

Requirements:

• An Active TS/SCI security clearance
• A masters degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field is required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting senior general/flag officers and/or Senior Executive Service (SES) levels within the DoD, other government agencies, or equivalent corporate roles is required. Candidates are expected to perform at the level of a mid-range GS-15, with the ability to work independently, manage requirements proactively, and operate with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrate prior experience and subject matter expertise necessary to successfully execute legislative and strategy tasks as defined in the position requirements.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of U.S. legislative processes and DoD authorities in order to provide background information and analyses required for DoD personnel to draft proposed changes to governing legislation, prepare congressional testimony and responses to congressional correspondence, and draft agency responses to audit reports from the DoD Inspector General, the Government Accountability Office, and other federal oversight entities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to convey complex or technical information in clear, understandable language to DoD and U.S. Government personnel.
• Must sign an annual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as a condition for accessing and handling Programming, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) data in support of operational duties.

What We Offer:

Advanced Decision Vectors offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including but not limited to labor category, skill set, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.