Role Overview
ANSER is hiring a Senior Workforce Policy Analyst. This is a full-time role in Alexandria. posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Company Overview
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 Overview
ANSER is seeking a senior level Workforce Policy Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role you will provide technical advice and guidance on an array of Cyber Excepted Service (CES) related matters to DoD Component leaders, HR offices, and the general workforce.
Day To Day Responsibilities
- Advise and/or assist CES component stakeholders throughout the staffing process, tailoring communication to address multiple audiences.
- Advises component POCs on the proper coding and/or processing of CES personnel actions, using the current automated tools, in accordance with HR statutory and regulatory guidance.
- Review and verify justifications for requesting use of special salary rates, recruitment bonuses, retentions, allowances, and other authorities.
- Review and provide input to the development and/or revision to CES staffing related policies and procedures.
- Develop associated CES supplemental guidance documents, issue papers, and products that facilitate successful CES oversight.
- Research and evaluate the interrelationships between various federal personnel systems (e.g. General Schedule (GS), Federal Wage System (FWS), Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), Demonstration Projects (Demos)) and unique components of each system.
- Research and draft responses to component inquiries.
- Assist in coordinating staff actions across the WID staff.
- Assist the Government Leadership staff when they coordinate/communicate, including calls, responding to email, and interfacing, with stakeholders or their staff at all levels within DoD.
- Coordinate joint efforts with other groups and offices and maintain accountability of all assigned tasks.
- Prepare and assist in the development of briefings, multimedia presentations, white papers, and informational memoranda.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Master’s degree from an accredited university.
- 15 years of progressive experience directly related to federal workforce policy. Will consider an additional 2 years of direct experience in federal workforce policy and analysis for a total of 17 years with a bachelor’s degree.
- 7+ years’ experience in federal human resources, recruiting or workforce planning within the DoD.
- 1 year of hands on experience with excepted service requirements and federal job classification.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Title 5, Title 10 and Department of Defense personnel policies.
- Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient Excel and Outlook application skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills to represent the interests and positions of DoD CIO.
- Highly motivated professional and capable of managing demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities.
- Experience with Teams and SharePoint development and management.
- PMP Certification
- Prior experience supporting IT or cyberspace activities with the military services and / or Defense Agencies and Field Activities.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Workforce Policy Analyst position at ANSER?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to ANSER. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Workforce Policy Analyst position at ANSER located?
This position is based in Alexandria. ANSER has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Workforce Policy Analyst at ANSER earn?
ANSER has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Workforce Policy Analyst role at ANSER posted?
This role was posted on May 18, 2026 (21 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Workforce Policy Analyst role at ANSER require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. ANSER lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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