Operational Contract Support Policy Specialist

Support the GPS practice as a subject matter expert providing policy analysis, guidance, and oversight for OCS, VTM, and/or PSC programs. In this role, you will assess operational, contractual, and program activities, develop recommendations, and support decision-making tied to policy, regulation, governance, and joint capability integration. You will help strengthen program execution through research, analysis, policy development, and coordination across stakeholders supporting mission delivery.

Work you'll do

As a Senior Consultant of Strategy & Growth on the Government & Public Services defense policy and mission capability team, you will be responsible for...

• Analyzing operational, contractual, and programmatic activities to support policy development, resource allocation, and leadership decision-making
• Supporting the development, review, and improvement of policy, regulation, governance, and execution guidance for OCS, VTM, and/or PSC programs
• Conducting research, assessments, and data analysis to evaluate program effectiveness, identify gaps, and support compliance with policy and governance standards
• Drafting policy documents, briefings, talking points, and other decision-support materials for senior leadership and interagency stakeholders
• Coordinating across organizations to support capability development, governance activities, and enterprise-wide performance monitoring tied to OCS, VTM, and/or PSC implementation

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital transformation. Join our team of strategic advisers and architects, differentiated by our industry depth to collaborate with leading solution providers and leverage your experience in strategy, process design, technology enablement, and operational services to enable heart-of-the-business solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of experience, or master's degree plus 3+ years of experience
• Top Secret clearance
• Ability to work on-site in Alexandria up to 5 days a week
• 3+ years of experience in defense acquisition processes, industrial base, counter-threat, vetting, private security contracting, OCS, VTM, and/or PSC
• 3+ years of experience researching, evaluating, interpreting, and translating operational and policy data into talking points and briefings for senior leadership
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• Experience drafting materials for briefing senior leadership, organizational stakeholders, or key leader engagements
• Experience supporting VTM, OCS, and/or PSC programs
• Experience writing policy documents or guidance within federal or DoW regulatory frameworks
• Experience performing data analysis or governance support in a defense or logistics environment

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Requisition code: 353951

Job ID 353951