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Using the right technical skills, unique methodologies, best practices, and integrated technology, we help clients implement bold solutions. New approaches to emerging and evolving threats. Non-traditional ways to overcome entrenched obstacles. Advantage through opportunity. If you have a serious challenge or problem, we can help you solve it.  The below job description provides details on how this role will help to serve our clients.

Are you passionate about defense policy and legislative analysis? The Red Gate Group is seeking an API Acquisition Legislative & Audit Lead to join our team supporting the Acquisition Policy & Innovation (API) Directorate within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment) (OUSD(A&S)).

In this role, you will be responsible for continuous analysis of congressional activities impacting API programs and policies, providing critical evaluations of bills, legislation, and report language that affect API equities, acquisition programs, and policies. You will track congressional bills, acts, hearings, and other activities, focusing on defense appropriations and authorization bills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation of reports to Congress, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Inspector General (IG) offices by monitoring and updating tracking tools.

• Providing timely summaries of congressional information from public sources such as Committee websites, Defense News,™ the Early Bird, Politico,™ and The Hill™, and conferees, preparing comprehensive comparisons of legislation impacting defense acquisition, and tracking acquisition-related changes in proposed legislation.

• Delivering weekly Legislative Updates summarizing congressional activities whenever Congress is in session, maintaining transcripts of Congressional hearings, and supporting API engagements with congressional staff.

If you have a strong background in defense legislative analysis, effective communication skills, and a desire to contribute to impactful defense policy initiatives, apply now to lead our API team in navigating legislative challenges and advancing critical acquisition policies. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on defense programs and policies at the highest levels of government.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Defense Executive-Level Legislative and Audit Experience

• Able to effectively brief Flag Officers, General Officers, Senior Executive Service members

• At least two years experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Explorer, Edge, SharePoint, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Professional

• At least two years experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Explorer, Edge, SharePoint, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Professional

Desired Skills

• Experience with CATMS, CHARRTS, and GLADIS is highly desired

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)