Policy/Research Analyst

FedWriters

. Optimize business tools and facilitate executive-level decision making .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $52 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and policy analysis, with a strong focus on optimizing business tools and facilitating executive decision-making. Proficient in drafting business case documents and preparing comprehensive reports and presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program/Policy AnalysisFederal Correspondence Management SystemsData Collection and AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentReport Preparation

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisBusiness Process ImprovementTechnical DocumentationFeasibility AnalysisData CleaningData EntryIntermediate Data AnalysisDrafting ReportsAnalyses of AlternativesMapping Strategic Documents

Soft Skills

Research SupportCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

USFS ORMS ProgramLegislation Impact AssessmentBest Practices in Data ManagementExecutive-Level Decision MakingStandard Operating Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Optimize business tools and facilitate executive-level decision making
Map internal strategic documents, frameworks, and tools to USFS ORMS program activities
Assist government program staff in drafting business case documents, including analyses of alternatives and draft recommendations
Support development of monthly status reports, annual summary reports, presentation materials, and standard operating procedure documents
Assess the impact of new legislation/regulations and recommend new or improved business processes
Identify innovations and best practices in data content and management practices
Analyze initiatives and assist in formulating programs, policies, regulations, and technical initiatives
Prepare written reports, analyses, briefings, memoranda, and technical documentation
Provide research and technical support, including literature review, data collection, data entry/coding, data cleaning/diagnostics, intermediate data analysis, feasibility analysis, drafting papers/reports/presentations, and data archiving preparation
Review, analyze, and compile data, technical information, and related research

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least 3 years’ experience performing program/policy analyst work
At least 2 years’ experience using federal correspondence management systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Internal promotions
Professional development
Recognition and rewards programs