Policy Analyst - DoD/ITU at Corvus Consulting in Arlington, VA

POLICY ANALYST - DOD/ITU Full Time · Location: Arlington, VA, US ***CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD*** JOB SUMMARY Corvus Consulting, LLC is seeking a Policy Analyst with experience assessing Department of Defense (DoD) implications of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) policy, standards, and radiocommunication activities. This position will support analysis of ITU, World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC), ITU-R Study Group, regional preparatory, and U.S. interagency processes that affect DoD spectrum access, communications, satellite, and national security equities. The Policy Analyst will provide research, coordination, and policy support to help government stakeholders understand operational, technical, and strategic implications of international telecommunications decisions. The role requires the ability to translate complex spectrum, telecommunications, and standards issues into clear recommendations for senior leaders and technical stakeholders. RESPONSIBILITIES • Analyze ITU, WRC, ITU-R, regional, and U.S. interagency proceedings for impacts to DoD operations, spectrum access, satellite communications, emerging technologies, and national security equities • Develop policy papers, issue briefs, decision memoranda, talking points, position summaries, and leadership-ready presentations • Support coordination with DoD, NTIA, FCC, Department of State, Service, Combatant Command, coalition, industry, and international stakeholders as required • Track agenda items, proposals, meeting outcomes, standards activities, and regulatory developments relevant to DoD missions and federal spectrum policy • Assess technical, operational, and policy tradeoffs involving radiofrequency spectrum, satellite systems, 5G/6G, non-terrestrial networks, sensing, interoperability, and interference protection • Prepare meeting materials and read-ahead packages for ITU, WRC, CITEL/PCC.II, and other domestic or international engagements • Maintain issue trackers, stakeholder matrices, action-item logs, and recurring status reports for government leadership • Serve as a policy subject matter expert who can communicate DoD requirements, risks, and recommended courses of action in a clear and concise manner QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications include: • Bachelor's degree in public policy, international relations, telecommunications, engineering, national security studies, political science, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant policy, spectrum, telecommunications, or national security experience; or • Master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of experience supporting DoD, federal spectrum policy, international telecommunications, standards, or interagency coordination • This position requires eligibility for a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance; active Secret clearance is highly preferred Preferred Qualifications include: • Experience with ITU, WRC, ITU-R Study Groups, Radio Regulations, NTIA/FCC processes, CITEL/PCC.II, or other international spectrum and telecommunications forums is highly desired • Experience supporting DoD, Joint Staff, Service, Combatant Command, Office of the Secretary of Defense, or federal interagency policy processes is highly desirable • Knowledge of DoD spectrum-dependent systems, satellite communications, military mobility, command and control, electronic warfare, or operational planning is preferred • Strong writing, briefing, research, stakeholder coordination, and meeting facilitation skills are required Additional Information • Position may be contingent upon contract award or customer approval • Hybrid, remote, or on-site support may be required based on customer direction; travel may include domestic and international meetings • Salary will be based on experience, qualifications, clearance level, location, and contract funding Corvus Consulting, LLC. provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Corvus Consulting, LLC, will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information. Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be of a safety concern. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds. Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.