OUSD Policy Analyst – Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict

The Red Gate Group is seeking an experienced OUSD Policy Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASW SO/LIC) in Arlington, VA.

Are you a policy analyst currently working within OUSD looking for a new challenge? This role offers an opportunity to apply your existing OSW policy experience to a dynamic portfolio covering special operations, counterterrorism, information operations, irregular warfare, and counter-unmanned systems (C-UXS).

As an OUSD Policy Analyst supporting ASW SO/LIC, you'll leverage your established policy analysis skills while expanding into strategic defense challenges at the intersection of special operations and irregular warfare. You'll work on emerging operational concepts, particularly in the counter-unmanned systems domain, while maintaining the high-level coordination and senior leader engagement you're already familiar with in the OUSD environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support SO/LIC policy development and oversight for irregular warfare and information operations, including preparing senior leader engagements, drafting read-ahead packages, and tracking action items
• Monitor and assess global counter-unmanned systems (C-UXS) campaigns, providing recommendations on policy guidance, operational plans, and intelligence integration
• Coordinate with uniformed planners and senior OSW leadership to evaluate policy and resourcing implications of emerging operational concepts
• Facilitate integration between U.S. Special Operations Command and stakeholders across DoW, interagency, and intelligence community through preparation of briefings, talking points, and executive summaries

Why This Role? If you're ready to take your OUSD policy experience into special operations and irregular warfare challenges, this position offers the chance to work on some of the most pressing and evolving national security issues while building on the foundation you've already established.