Senior Defense Policy & Operations Analyst
Cathexis
McLean, VA · Posted November 4, 2026
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November 2026
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About the job
...CATHEXIS is seeking a Senior Operations/ Policy Research Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic Readiness. The role involves policy research, analysis, and development, and supports the SSC Task Force’s review of its Fellowship...