MDW Associates is currently seeking an Issuance Support Analyst to work with our government client in Arlington, VA. The Issuance Support Analyst will support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) (OUSD(P)). Specifically, this position supports the Directorates leadership and organizational policy portfolio Action Officers, providing analytic and operational support in accordance with the DoD Issuances Program. This includes day-to-day assistance within all facets of the OUSD(P) issuance process including: research, development, preparation, and staffing of issuance packages.
Tasks will include but may not be limited to:
Supporting the development, coordination, adjudication, and processing of official DoD documents, such as DoD Directives, often in highly pressurized timeframes. Conducting research related to DoD authority, direction, and control as well as roles and responsibilities of DoD components and officials. Coordinating with external stakeholders to ensure timely and responsive completion of tasks. Advising government personnel in correctly preparing documentation in accordance with all relevant standards, such as: DoD Issuances Style Guide, Issuance Process Checklist, and Special Considerations Checklist. Editing and proofreading all government documentation related to the creation or review of issuances to ensure accuracy, clarity, and conformance to templates and standards, such as DoD 5110.04-M, DoD Manual for Written Material and DoD Issuances Style Guide Maintaining, tracking, and reporting on all pending actions related to issuances. Skills and Experience Knowledge and understanding of the DoD 5110.04-M, DoD Manual for Written Material Volumes 1 and 2, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5025.01, "DoD Issuances Program," Processing OUSD(P) Issuances, and associated forms used throughout the OUSD(P) issuance process. Experience working on DoD issuances, including creating a new issuance, reissuing an existing one, or changing or cancelling an issuance. Familiarity with the five stages and the associated substages of the issuance process Knowledge of the current DoD functions and organization, including working knowledge of applicable issuances, among them are: DoDD 5105.53, Director of Administration and Management DoDD 5100.01, Functions of the Department of Defense and Its Major Components DoDD 5101.1, DoD Executive Agent DoDD 5105.79, DoD Senior Governance Councils Requirements Active Top Secret Clearance Bachelors Degree 4 years of relevant experience Attention to detail. High level of proficiency of the English language, both written and oral. Highly proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Completion of relevant WHS Directives Division training classes: 1) DoD Issuances Process Class and 2) Writing DoD Issuances Class prior to date of hire or within one month of hire. 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 All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
