Senior Communications and Policy Analyst

GovCIO

. Provide advisory and communications support, including building presentations and briefing materials, drafting responses to congressional correspondence and requests for information, and editing documents for senior leadership .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advisory support, strategic communication, and project management within the context of Homeland Security and Law Enforcement. Proven ability to analyze complex policies and foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders while maintaining a focus on tactical execution and problem-solving.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree10+ Years ExperienceDHS ClearanceHomeland Security ExperienceExcellent Oral Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisDocument EditingPresentation DevelopmentResearch AssistanceGap AnalysisProject TrackingVisual Artifacts CreationStrategic PlanningProcess ImprovementTask Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational AbilitiesCollaborationFlexibilityIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Graphic Design SoftwareDocument Management SystemsCommunication PlatformsProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

National SecurityLaw EnforcementFederal Law EnforcementStakeholder EngagementMission-Related Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advisory and communications support, including building presentations and briefing materials, drafting responses to congressional correspondence and requests for information, and editing documents for senior leadership
Build and maintain collaborative and strategic relationships with federal law enforcement managers and subject matter experts
Analyze, interpret, and convey complex and technical mission-related policies, procedures, and programs using clear and succinct language
Track and report the progress of written tasks, subtasks, and reports
Assist clients and team members with research, process improvement, and fast-moving special projects
Collaborate with mission leadership, external organizations, and internal program teams to collect and compile information for timely responses
Facilitate client needs, issues, and challenges; perform gap analysis and recommend solutions
Support cross-discipline team members with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules
Provide input on strategic materials including graphic design, videos, marketing materials, press releases, strategic plans, SOPs, and guidebooks
Develop, gather, and disseminate information and documentation among customers and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of work experience (2 years of experience may be removed for a master's degree)
Experience working in a dynamic, quick turn environment relating to matters of Homeland Security, National Security, and/or Law Enforcement
Ability to attain and maintain DHS clearance
US citizenship required
Ability to translate mission needs into tactical execution of visual artifacts, reports, taskings and overall policy analysis
Excellent oral communication skills
Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
Ability to work independently in an extremely fast-paced environment
Ability to foster collaborative relationships with other team and external stakeholders
Flexibility to change direction on a moment’s notice while tracking/executing tasks in progress
Ability to think “outside of the box” while communicating or dealing with a variety of situations
Clear understanding of the activities, roles, and responsibilities on large scale projects