Policy Specialist

LMI

. Assess, adjudicate, and update/redraft USPS policies to eliminate unnecessary policies and streamline operations.

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy analysis and development, with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement and communication. Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver actionable recommendations in a federal government context.

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Policy AnalysisStakeholder EngagementConsulting ExperienceExceptional Writing SkillsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceProgram OperationsBriefing Material DevelopmentOperational GuidancePolicy Memo AuthorshipData ReviewDocument ProgressionRisk MonitoringMulti-Stakeholder Facilitation

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingTime ManagementProblem SolvingClient Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

Position of Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentPublic PolicyPublic AdministrationBusiness AdministrationConsultingClient-Facing RoleCross-Functional Working GroupsGovernance BoardsExecutive BriefingsPolicy Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess, adjudicate, and update/redraft USPS policies to eliminate unnecessary policies and streamline operations.
Provide recommendations to update policy and process, including separating policy from process, clarifying policy language, improving USPS business, improving policy management, addressing gaps and risks, and eliminating content.
Develop and write policies and policy-related materials, including guidance documents and standard operating procedures.
Consult with policy owners, stakeholders, legal experts, and labor relations specialists to draft and edit policy language.
Facilitate client interactions through working group meetings and individual communication channels.
Support the task lead with coordination, scheduling, administrative duties, risk monitoring, document progression, data review, and meeting planning in a virtual environment.
Support communication and development of policy deliverables for USPS review.
Help achieve program milestones and assess customer feedback.
Build and maintain trusted partner relationships with USPS customer leadership.
Coordinate engagement with USPS stakeholders, steering committees, and working groups to develop roles, responsibilities, and an implementation plan.
Track task progress and ensure compliance with implementation plan and stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 5 years of consulting experience supporting federal government clients, with at least 3 years in a client-facing role requiring direct interaction with senior stakeholders.
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting federal agency operations, including demonstrated involvement in policy analysis, program operations, or regulatory/compliance environments.
Demonstrated experience facilitating multi-stakeholder engagements (e.g., workshops, governance boards, cross-functional working groups) with documented outcomes or decisions.
Proven ability to brief senior executives (SES or equivalent), including development of briefing materials and delivery of clear, concise recommendations.
Demonstrated experience translating policy, regulatory, or legislative requirements into actionable guidance for non-policy audiences.
Exceptional writing skills, evidenced by authorship of formal deliverables such as policy memos, white papers, executive briefings, or operational guidance documents.
Strong analytical skills with direct experience synthesizing complex information into clear, structured recommendations for client decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment, including supporting concurrent deliverables with shifting deadlines.
Active or ability to obtain a Position of Public Trust.