Tactical Communications Policy and Strategy Analyst
- Salary
- $143,100 - $207,600
- Level
- Senior
- Work type
- Hybrid · Alexandria
Not stated in the posting: visa.
Open. First seen 19 October 2026.
About the role
Company Overview:
Analytic Services Inc's standard text
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary:
Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is seeking a Tactical Communications Policy and Strategy Analyst to support the Department of War Chief Information Officer (DoW CIO). In this key role, you will support the development of policies, guidance, strategy, architectures, and systems engineering for communications and information network programs and initiatives.
This position does not offer a remote or hybrid work schedule with all job duties performed full-time onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise and analysis support on current military and future force communications and network portfolio strategies, policies, communications architectures, and operations in the air, ground, and maritime domains.
- Support development of joint concepts and integrated architecture solutions to resolve validated warfighting capability gaps.
- Support DoW communications and information technology policy initiatives by leveraging knowledge of the Requirements and Resourcing Alignment Board (RRAB) process, Defense Acquisition System (DAS), Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), and other related formal decision and staffing processes within the DoW.
- Support DoW CIO and Department of Homeland Security partnered efforts such as, but not limited to Defense Support to Civilian Authorities, FirstNet, and enterprise level Land Mobile Radio initiatives in the air, ground, and maritime domains.
- Participate in enterprise governance working groups and/or capability boards, as well as Service specific boards and/or working groups. Support the coordination of DoW CIO positions and provide for the development of briefings and briefing materials for use by DoW CIO senior leadership.
Required Qualifications:
- Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other related field and 10 years of relevant experience OR any Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of relevant experience
- Experience developing DoW issuances, strategy, and related documents
- Familiarity with tactical communications vendors and technologies, including SATURN, HQ, SINCGARS, HF, Link-16, BFT, WREN, and/or related tactical communications waveforms and systems
- OSW, Joint Staff, or Service staff officer experience
- Excellent oral and written communications abilities
- Detail oriented with ability to work well in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with RF waveforms, communications gateways, and network development and/or oversight
- Experience conducting technical and programmatic research and providing information & decision papers
- Knowledge of Open Systems Architecture development and implementation
Analytic Services Inc's standard text
Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org
Full-Time Salary Range for this position:
Analytic Services Inc's standard text
$143,100—$207,600 USD
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What this role asks for
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Compared with Analytic Services Inc's other open jobs.
The team: Information Systems HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 5 open in Information Systems. 2 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in July: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
SharePoint (3 of 5)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- International Engagement Analyst posted Oct 8
- Industry Engagement Analyst posted Aug 24
- Policy Analyst and Staff Action Officer posted Aug 12
- Senior Cyber Excepted Service Workforce Policy Analyst posted Jul 9
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