Policy Analyst

Overview

The Pirko Group is seeking a Policy Analyst to support the Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response (OHSEPR), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The selected candidate shall perform services related to Policy management activities, including:

Responsibilities

• Assist and perform analyses of ACF OHSEPR policy and program issues which include preparing reports, presentations, memoranda, data analyses, data visualizations, or other work products on budget, trends, policy, and legislation applicable to OHSEPR’s DHSCM and repatriation programs.
• Perform analyses of congressional hearing reports to determine major issues and problem areas likely to be raised during congressional testimony.
• Assist in initiating legislative proposals consistent with agency priorities, perform analysis of ongoing legislative initiatives and plans to ensure that Congressional notifications / contacts and engagements are properly addressed.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with other organizational units including other Federal agencies, quasi-governmental groups and other key partners and stakeholders including national and international organizations.
• Perform analysis of disaster human services, and repatriation legislation, regulations, executive directives, departmental policy issuances, as well as other influential statements of policy.
• Manage linkages and relationships with a variety of external organizations including national, state, and local organizations as well as other Federal agencies.
• Assist in developing OHSEPR Program policies and directives to advance the agency’s initiatives and priorities.
• Facilitate the coordination and collaboration with colleagues and organizations within ACF and throughout the federal government, focusing on ACF, OHSEPR programs.
• Understand statutes, regulations, government policies to develop interagency agreements, position papers, presentations, and talking points addressed to various audiences, including senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting legislative and policy memos, pass backs, response papers, and reports to Congressional inquiries, Inspector General (IG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HHS department, OMB etc.

Requirements

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field required

Required Experience

• 6+ years of professional experience or a master’s degree and a minimum of 4+ years professional experience as a policy analyst.
• Relevant experience must be in emerging government activities, budget processes and developing, writing, and editing written communications.
• Strong research and project management capabilities.
• Demonstrates professional judgment and editorial skills.
• Experience in the translation of complex information into engaging and succinct content targeted toward specific audiences.
• Demonstrates skill in communicating complex, technical or policy issues to diverse, non-technical audiences.
• Have useful programming and analytical skills for accurate database management.
• Proficiency in multimedia platforms with desire to learn new technologies and platforms.
• Capacity to set priorities and meet deadlines, and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in internet research with solid understanding of macro-economic and business environment.

This position is contingent upon a contract award.

The Pirko Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,862.00 - $94,846.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20201