Policy Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, analysis, and interpretation of statutes, regulations, and organizational policies to facilitate policy creation, execution, and uniform application across scholarship programs using a Traceability Matrix.

• Collect, assess, and integrate feedback from both internal and external stakeholders to enhance policy documentation, program materials, and user experiences.

• Create policy communications, which include talking points, summaries, FAQs, Q&A documents, policy memoranda, and guidance materials.

• Address and manage requests for policy clarifications via Smartsheet, email, Teams, phone, and other communication platforms.

• Review and uphold business rules by documenting statutory authority, confirming policy alignment, and updating requirements as legislation, regulations, or organizational decisions evolve.

• Act as a representative for the Policy team in program and cross-functional workgroups, such as FES-UA, FTC/FES-EO, PEP, NWSA, Transportation, and other initiatives.

• Engage in cross-functional meetings and projects as a subject matter expert on scholarship policies, statutory requirements, and the implementation of operational policies.

• Relay important updates, emerging issues, and decisions from stakeholder meetings to the Policy team.

• Maintain policy trackers, dashboards, documentation repositories, and other governance tools related to policy.

• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, and operations that impact scholarship program policies and assist in the necessary policy updates.

• Collaborate with business partners to identify impacts of policies, aid decision-making, and ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies.

• Develop, draft, review, edit, publish, and maintain handbooks, purchasing guides, and other materials related to scholarship program policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Education, Communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in policy analysis, regulatory compliance, program administration, business analysis, or a similar field.

• Experience in researching, interpreting, and applying policies, statutes, regulations, or business requirements.

• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

• Experience in education, scholarship administration, government, nonprofit, or other regulated sectors.

• Experience in developing policy documents, handbooks, procedures, or guidance materials.

• Knowledge of Florida scholarship programs and education policy.

• Strong collaborative skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven experience in implementing policy changes.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, structured team environment.

• Ability to adhere to established policies, procedures, and processes to ensure consistency and accuracy in results.

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Professional demeanor.

• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe.

• Ability to draft, edit, design, and publish supporting program documents for public distribution.

• A valid driver's license and proof of insurance may be required, based on role responsibilities.

• Must be capable of lifting up to fifteen (15) pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts.

• Competitive 401(k) plan with company matching.

• 14 paid holidays.

• Care and Parental Leave.

• Flexible Leave policy.

• Options for remote work.

• Mentorship programs.

• Management training opportunities.

• Professional development initiatives.

• A dedicated coaching team.

• Employee-led committees.