Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

A3 Technology, Inc. is seeking a junior level UAS Policy Analyst to join our team in Washington, DC.

Daily Job Functions:

• Support the security analysis of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations, related technologies, and associated business processes.
• Review security requirements, identify potential risks and vulnerabilities, and help develop mitigation strategies to protect UAS environments and data.
• Analyze incidents, trends, and operational issues to support continuous improvement of security controls and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and security best practices.

• Support analysis related to UAS investigations, enforcement actions, policy, and training.
• Prepare clear documentation, reports, and recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Assist with monitoring, auditing, and maintaining security-related records and evidence as needed.

Required Skills:

• Policy Development and Governance
• • Drafting and revising enterprise-wide or agency-wide policies.
  • Developing policy frameworks, directives, standards, and guidance documents.
  • Translating laws, regulations, Executive Orders, OMB memoranda, and agency directives into actionable policy.
  • Assessing policy impacts across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups.
  • Aligning policy with organizational strategy, mission objectives, and risk management goals.
• Strategic Analysis
• • Evaluating emerging threats, risks, technologies, and regulatory changes.
  • Conducting policy research and impact assessments.
  • Developing policy options and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
  • Balancing operational, legal, security, and business considerations.
• Executive-Level Communication
• • Preparing executive summaries, decision papers, white papers, and briefing materials.
  • Distilling complex technical issues into concise, non-technical language.
  • Anticipating questions from senior leaders and providing defensible recommendations.
  • Presenting findings and recommendations to executives, boards, and governance bodies.
• Legislative and Regulatory Knowledge
• • Understanding federal legislative processes.
  • Knowledge of Congressional reporting requirements and oversight processes.
  • Familiarity with federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and guidance.
  • Experience analyzing proposed legislation and regulatory changes.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• • Coordinating across multiple organizations and levels of leadership.
  • Building consensus among technical, operational, legal, and executive stakeholders.
  • Facilitating policy reviews and adjudicating comments from diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership and Influence
• • Advising senior leaders on policy decisions.
  • Defending recommendations before executive review boards.
  • Influencing organizational direction without direct authority
    
• Experience in security analysis, risk assessment, or a related analytical role.
• Strong understanding of security principles, controls, and common vulnerability management practices.
• Ability to evaluate information, identify patterns, and communicate findings clearly and professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical information for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to research and gather information into actionable presentations.
• Ability to write action papers for senior leadership.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting UAS, aviation, aerospace, or transportation-related security activities.
• Experience with law enforcement or security operations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of professional work experience.

Additionally, US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance. Verification of past employment, education and references is also required. It is imperative that candidates be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.

The salary range for positions is $50,000 to $175,000. This range is provided as a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidates education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, compensation may be influenced by applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and established contract wage rates.

At A3 Technology, Inc., we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. We're committed to considering all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other protected status.

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