MDW Associates is seeking an advanced Subject Matter Expert in Legislative Affairs to work with our government client in Arlington, VA.

The primary place of performance for all tasks is at Government facilities at the Mark Center at 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA, the Suffolk Building, 5611 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA, or the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The COR may grant remote work on a case-by-case basis considering mission and availability requirements. All classified work is performed Onsite. The Acquisition Policy & Innovation (API) Directorate is an organization within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment) (OUSD(A&S)), the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition) (ASD(A)), and the Defense Pricing and Contracting Directorate. API is the OUSD(A&S) lead for enabling innovative acquisition approaches to deliver timely capabilities to the Warfighter.

Tasks Include:

• In addition to legislative analyst support provide analytic support to Continuity Program Support Emergency Management Expertise.
• Provide analytic support to OUSD(A&S) in the areas of continuity planning, training, exercise development and execution, strategy development, information fusion, readiness
• reporting, facility staffing, crisis management support, and knowledge management.
• Support the OUSD(A&S) Continuity Program Manager to ensure a comprehensive and integrated continuity program that enhances the integrity of the performance of essential functions and enables a more rapid and effective response to and recovery from a catastrophic emergency.
• Provide expertise in implementing DoD Instruction 3020.42, "Defense Continuity Plan Development," and DoD Directive 3020.26, "Department of Defense Continuity Programs" and related WHS and OSD policies.
• Must be physically and mentally/emotionally (no fear of flying/heights) able to occasionally fly via helicopter, including unassisted entry and exit of the aircraft while the blades are rotating and engine(s) running.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field, equivalent experience/certification in a field relevant to the specific position, or substantial equivalent occupational experience.
• Executive level technical experience with 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• 5 years or more supporting Legislative analysis at an Agency Headquarters level
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing an be able to deliver briefings professionally to Flag Officers, General Officers, and members of the Senior Executive Service
• Defense or Federal Continuity Management Experience
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing
• Able to effectively brief Flag Officers, General Officers, Senior Executive Service members;
• At least two years' experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Explorer, Edge, SharePoint, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Experience with CATMS, CHARRTS, GLADIS
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in related field, equivalent experience/certification in a field relevant to the specific position, or substantial equivalent occupational experience.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Tysons, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy