Senior Analyst, Policy - Supervisor

Overview

This role is part of the policy and legal affairs team supporting a federal agency. The Senior Analyst Supervisor will provide writing, editorial, and technical assistance for the development of procedures and responses to outside inquiries. In addition to individual contributor responsibilities, the position includes supervising designated contractor staff supporting the same federal division.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, format, and review responses, recommendations, policies, procedures, reports, and other documents for grammar, accuracy, and compliance.
• Manage and coordinate the approval and clearance process and provide updates to leadership as needed.
• Provide research and editorial support to the Intergovernmental Affairs team on relevant issues, including child welfare systems, foster care, child abuse and neglect, child and adolescent mental health, and family reunification.
• Coordinate with the data team to collect information and compile responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, congressional inquiries, and other stakeholder inquiries.
• Review and edit procedures and program guidance regarding program clients and other populations served by the agency.
• Coordinate internal and external reviews and compile recommendations for the policy team based on feedback received.
• Conduct research to inform the development of talking points, memoranda, reports, briefings, analyses, and other materials provided to interested parties.
• Support inter-agency and intra-agency coordination of agency program functions.
• Support development and review of content for meeting agendas, reports, and responses to executive and Congressional inquiries.
• Perform tasks related to document and knowledge management.
• Support special projects as needed.

Supervisory Duties

• Mentor staff and provide training and technical assistance to Policy and Legal Affairs contractors as needed.
• Monitor and support individual team member progress to ensure the team meets expectations and timelines.
• Provide updates and new guidance to the team as needed per division requirements.
• Monitor program areas supported by contractor staff and suggest process improvements when applicable.
• Provide oversight of the quality of work and deliverables to the customer.
• Monitor staff performance, providing additional training and feedback as needed.
• Complete Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) as necessary.
• Complete annual performance evaluations and monitor staff progress toward annual goals.
• Review monthly reports; approve and submit consolidated reports as needed.
• Review and approve timecards, leave requests, and expense reports as applicable.
• Support PMO with recruitment efforts, including conducting interviews.
• Develop and maintain training materials, job aids, and SOPs to support team performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholder questions, requests, and concerns related to the policy and legal affairs contractor team.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in public policy, social work, law, journalism, or a related field, and at least 8+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong copy-editing, research, and writing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience editing/managing documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with scholarly research and drafting documents for leadership and/or other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, maintaining, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience with MS Office tools, including Excel and SharePoint.
• Experience managing/producing documents for internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in law or social work.
• Experience working with immigrant, refugee, and underserved populations.
• Experience with Adobe product suite.

Additional Requirements

• Existing MBI T2 Public Trust or the ability to obtain one.
• This role is 100% remote; preferred location is Washington, DC.

Compensation & Benefits

• Likely salary range: $83,300 - $112,700.
• Benefits (US-based employees): medical plan options (including options with Health Savings Accounts), dental and vision plans, and a 401(k) plan with the ability to contribute pre- and post-tax dollars up to IRS limits and receive a company match.
• Paid time off options include vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
• New employees typically receive 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness, plus an additional 10 paid holidays per year (paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on date of hire).
• Paid Family Leave: up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
• Additional offerings may include short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

Location & Work Schedule

• Work arrangement: Remote
• Work location: Any Location / Remote
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Travel required: Less than 10%

Public Trust / Clearance

• Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2)
• Clearance level must currently possess: None
• Clearance level must be able to obtain: None

Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, applicants are expected to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence for authenticity and identity fraud prevention. Virtual interviews may require being on camera, and a picture may be taken to verify identity. Proceeding authorizes collection, processing, and use of biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.