Policy Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate, adjudicate, and revise or rewrite USPS policies to remove redundant policies and enhance operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with policy owners and clients to suggest updates to policies and processes.

• Distinguish between policy and process while clarifying the language and content of policies.

• Propose enhancements to USPS business practices, policy management, and address gaps and risks in policies and processes.

• Create and compose policies and related materials, including guidance documents and standard operating procedures.

• Consult with policy owners, stakeholders, legal experts, and labor relations specialists to draft and refine policy language.

• Facilitate meetings with client working groups and manage individual communications.

• Assist the Task Lead with risk monitoring, coordination, scheduling, data analysis, meeting organization, and administrative tasks.

• Aid in the development and communication of policy deliverables for USPS review.

• Contribute to achieving program milestones and evaluating customer feedback.

• Establish and nurture trusted relationships with USPS customer leadership.

• Organize engagement with USPS stakeholders, steering committees, and working groups to define roles, responsibilities, and implementation strategies.

• Monitor task progress and ensure adherence to implementation plans and stakeholder expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.

• At least 5 years of consulting experience supporting federal government clients, including a minimum of 3 years in a client-facing role requiring direct engagement with senior stakeholders.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience aiding federal agency operations, encompassing policy analysis, program operations, or regulatory/compliance settings.

• Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder engagements with documented outcomes or decisions.

• Proficiency in briefing senior executives (SES or equivalent), including the creation of briefing materials and delivering clear, concise recommendations.

• Experience in converting policy, regulatory, or legislative requirements into actionable guidance for non-policy audiences.

• Outstanding writing skills, including the authorship of formal policy memos, white papers, executive briefings, or operational guidance documents.

• Strong analytical abilities and experience in synthesizing complex information into structured recommendations.

• Capability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliverables concurrently in a fast-paced consulting environment.

• Active or the ability to obtain a Position of Public Trust.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.