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Quattro Consulting, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Legislative Affairs Analyst to serve on a potential contract supporting the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASW (CN&SP)).

The Legislative Affairs Analyst will support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASW (CN&SP)). The ODASW (CN&SP) advances the Department of War’s (DoW) mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks. In this key role you will provide expert analysis of legislative actions, congressional requirements, and policy impacts affecting DoW counterdrug (CD), counter-transnational organized crime (CTOC), and counter-threat finance (CTF) programs and play a critical role in bridging DoW priorities with congressional oversight and statutory authorities.
Key Responsibilities

• Analyzing congressional legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements impacting CD/CTOC/CTF missions.
• Assessing DoW legislative proposals for accuracy, compliance, and policy alignment.
• Preparing congressional notification packages and supporting documentation.
• Drafting responses to congressional inquiries and correspondence.
• Supporting preparation of congressional testimony and briefing materials.
• Developing background materials for senior leader engagements with Congress.
• Coordinating legislative matters across DoW and interagency stakeholders.
• Tracking and interpreting legislative developments affecting national security programs.
• Drafting responses to audits from oversight bodies (e.g., IG, GAO).
• Providing strategic recommendations on legislative impacts to programs.
• Supporting development of proposed legislative changes.
• Translating complex technical issues into clear, actionable language.
• Assisting in preparing executive-level reports and decision documents.
• Participating in working groups and interagency coordination efforts.
• Supporting senior leadership with real-time legislative analysis.

This position is contingent on award.

Work Environment:

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work in confined areas.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 11-20% / Occasional travel.

Quattro Consulting, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At Quattro Consulting, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. Quattro Consulting is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

Quattro Consulting will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team.

Quattro Consulting is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Quattro Consulting ‘s Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team.

Basic Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Current, active TS/SCI security Clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting DoW, federal agencies, or equivalent organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. legislative processes and DoW authorities.
• Experience preparing congressional testimony, correspondence, and legislative proposals.
• Familiarity with DoW Inspector General and Government Accountability Office processes.
• Strong understanding of national security policy and interagency coordination.
• Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Quattro Consulting will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in public policy, political science, national security, or similarly related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently and advise senior leaders (SES/General Officer level).
• Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language.
• Familiarity with DoW PPBE processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Quattro Consulting offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply