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There are 52+ policy analyst positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include Green Card, H-1B, TN. Top hiring companies include Deloitte, Bloomberg Industry Group, & Duke University, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $65K – $86K.
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ECS is seeking an RF/EW Engineer and Export Policy Analyst to work in our Washington, DC office. Provide technical support to Navy's Exports program office. Includes analysis and providing expert technical advice and guidance regarding RF/EW and IR/EO system/platform performance; drafting defense position papers and decision memoranda regarding US export of same systems/platforms. Review/approve industry and military export license requests to ensure compliance with current DoD guidance/instruction. Represent the Government program office at various government/DoD/Industry meetings. Coordinate with/provides direct support to the Government Program/Deputy Program Manager in the daily execution of their responsibilities. All duties are conducted at the customer site in a classified facility. Periodic local travel to support program reviews/demonstrations. Desirable experience includes providing expert technical advice, guidance, and analysis regarding warfare systems and technologies, operational research, designing experimental exercises/field tests, assessing collected data, and supporting technology/system/platform integration.
Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000
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Required Skills
- Current TS/SCI clearance and PR, and must be willing to submit to a polygraph.
- Technical, engineering, or systems experience with military technologies and/or platforms involving: radars; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems; electronic warfare; and/or electro-optical / Infrared / laser sensor systems/platforms.
- Military or technical expertise with electronic systems, active electronically scanned arrays, and/or components (e.g. power amplifiers, etc.).
- Ability to evaluate system utility and effectiveness for current and future weapon programs, military and civilian radar, electronic warfare systems, communications systems, and other technologies and understand the technological capability for use in weapons systems.
- Able to interpret Department of Defense (DoD) Instructions on export policy to provide recommendations to DoD and Industry for export requests, coordinate export policy and positions with subject matter experts across DoD branches/services to ensure compliance, and coordinate with Industry to determine the impact to current weapons programs.
- Experience providing technical support / working with DoD technical groups, inter-agencies, joint service committees, and task forces.
- Ability to interact/coordinate with various external agencies, military services, and operational commands to schedule program updates, demonstrations, and technology transfer.
- Ability to establish, maintain, and partner with various DoD, intelligence community (IC) and other partners to address program requirements.
- Ability to organize, host, and run meetings, events, and working groups with services, Industry, or Government agencies on behalf of the respective Government PM.
- Ability to provide in-depth research and analysis, develop/compile reports, prepare presentations, and provide technical summaries/recommendations resulting from research and analysis.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Minimum 5 Years of experience in US Government technology/acquisition programs.
- Experience working with classified technology, development, and/or export programs in classified workspaces.
- BS/BA, Engr/Sci/Computer Sci/Mathematics or other technical discipline.
Desired Skills
- Experience with U.S. Export Controls, policy and regulations, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and/or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).
- Experience with DoD 5000 series acquisition project/program management.
- Experience processing actions and documentation related to NISPOM, ICDS, DoD 5205 series of manuals, Executive Orders, DoD Instructions, and operational security (OPSEC).
- Experience with DoD acquisition processes.
- Experience supporting R&D programs; ability to support requirement developments, SOW preparation, source selection evaluation, and other acquisition program management responsibilities.
- Experience with program test and evaluation: planning, coordination, execution, and data analysis.
- Experience with systems engineering/integration.
- Experience supporting R&D or IRaD programs.
- Military experience with the US Navy or other service/joint service experience.
- Degree(s) in a technical discipline, e.g. engineering, physics, computer science, IT, etc.).
- MS/MA, Engr/Sci/Computer Sci/Mathematics or other technical discipline.
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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Policy Analyst
Target university-affiliated research centers
University-based policy research centers like those at Stanford, MIT, and Chicago are H-1B cap-exempt employers. This means no lottery requirement and the ability to file at any time of year. Academic policy research roles often lead to published work that can support future O-1 or EB-1 petitions.
Develop strong quantitative research methods
Policy analyst roles with econometric modeling, regression analysis, and program evaluation skills have stronger visa sponsorship prospects than qualitative positions. Proficiency in Stata, R, or Python for statistical analysis is expected at research-oriented employers like RAND, Brookings, and the Urban Institute.
Specialize in a high-demand policy area
Health policy, technology policy, climate policy, and economic policy have the strongest demand for analytical talent. Specializing in a specific policy domain with relevant academic credentials and research experience makes you a more targeted hire and provides a clearer specialty occupation argument.
Explore FFRDC and government contractor positions
Federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) like RAND Corporation, MITRE, and the Institute for Defense Analyses hire policy analysts and can sponsor H-1B visas. Government contractors like Booz Allen Hamilton and ICF also employ policy analysts on federal projects and may offer sponsorship.
Build a publication and research portfolio
Published policy briefs, working papers, and peer-reviewed articles demonstrate expertise that goes beyond a resume listing. A strong publication record can support not only job applications but also future O-1 visa petitions for individuals with extraordinary ability in their policy research area.
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Can policy analysts get visa sponsorship in the U.S.?
Visa sponsorship for policy analysts is available but more limited than in tech or finance. Think tanks like Brookings Institution, RAND Corporation, and the Urban Institute sponsor H-1B visas for research-focused policy positions. University-affiliated policy research centers are H-1B cap-exempt, offering an additional pathway without the lottery.
What types of policy analyst roles are most likely to be sponsored?
Quantitative policy research positions with strong data analysis components have the best sponsorship prospects. Roles requiring econometric modeling, program evaluation, or statistical analysis of policy outcomes are more likely to meet H-1B specialty occupation requirements than qualitative policy writing roles. Health policy, economic policy, and technology policy tend to have higher sponsorship rates.
Do government agencies sponsor visas for policy analysts?
Federal government agencies generally do not sponsor H-1B visas directly, as most positions require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. However, federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) like RAND, MITRE, and Aerospace Corporation are separate entities that can and do sponsor H-1B visas. Government contractors may also sponsor policy analysts working on specific projects.
What degree is required for policy analyst H-1B petitions?
A master's degree in public policy (MPP), public administration (MPA), economics, or a related field is typically expected. Programs from schools like Harvard Kennedy, Georgetown, Princeton SPIA, and University of Chicago Harris carry strong reputations in this space. A bachelor's degree in political science, economics, or statistics may suffice for some entry-level positions.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Policy Analyst jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a policy analyst in Tennessee will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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