Policy Analyst, DOW

On-site District of Columbia, United States

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.
 
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

Dexis is recruiting Policy Analyst to support anticipated programming with the Department of War (DoW). This opportunity will provide program support, policy support, and technical assistance services to support Counterdrug (CD)/Counter-Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC)/Counter-Threat Finance (CTF) mission needs of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), The Joint Staff, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Military Departments, and Defense Agencies.  

This position is contingent upon contract award.  

Responsibilities
  • Conduct assessments of changes to the international political-military environment and the potential impacts on  DoW  and USG efforts to counter global drug trafficking and other illicit threat network activities that threaten U.S. national security interests.   
  • Provide advice and recommendations to USG decision makers  regarding  the implications of existing or proposed changes to USG international agreements, military sales, security cooperation investments, and similar activities on CD/CTOC/CTF policies and programs.   
  • Analyze national security policy issues related to  DoW  support of National Drug Control Program objectives, identify stakeholder equities, and assist USG personnel in developing responsive CD/CTOC/CTF programs in coordination with other OSD offices, the Joint Staff, CCMDs, Military Departments, Defense Agencies, the USG Intelligence Community, other USG Departments, and U.S. and foreign law enforcement partners.    
  • Provide decision-support  assistance  to ODASD (CN&SP) and USG personnel by analyzing ongoing and proposed CCMD and Defense Agency CD/CTOC/CTF programs and activities and making recommendations, based on USG guidance, for investment or other programmatic changes.  
Qualifications 
  • Active  Top Secret  clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.  
  • P ossess  a master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a relevant field of study . 
  • Possess ten (10) years’ experience providing services to senior general/flag officer ranks and/or SES levels within the  DoW , other government agencies, or industry corporate equivalents, and will be expected to perform at the level of a mid-range GS-15 equivalent.   
  • Shall  possess  exceptional oral and written communication skills, and the ability to translate highly technical information into plain language for effective communication with  Do W  and other USG staff in the performance of all duties,  tasks  and services .  

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you? 

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-02. Posted 2026-01-26.

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