IT Policy Analyst

Job Overview

The IT Policy Analyst is responsible for producing effective written communication for an IT Division within a federal government agency on policies, procedures, and guidelines. You will work with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other internal stakeholders to analyze, recommend, author, and deliver high-quality documentation such as procedures, policies, and SOPs.

Candidate Requirements

• Be currently located in the United States
• US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, and maintain IT-related policies to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, current organizational standards, and IT objectives.
• Create strategies through policy and other channels to educate the workforce on proposed and ongoing efforts to drive efficiency, standardize IT concepts, ensure compliance with federal policies, and revise existing standards.
• Develop and/or update communication outreach SOPs, policy directives, and other related processes and procedures.
• Analyze business processes to determine documentation requirements.
• Gather information through research, SME interviews, source documents, and review of existing documentation.
• Write various types of documentation, such as policies and operational procedures.
• Manage regular reviews with SMEs to maintain accuracy and completeness of documents.
• Create documents that comply with federal government customer standards on language, writing style, structure, and format.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of creating and deriving policies in a start-up environment.
• Strong interviewing and listening skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster harmonious relationships.
• Time management and the ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Strong ability to:
  • Write clearly, concisely, and accurately.
  • Write for a wide variety of audiences.
  • Proofread and edit.
  • Pay attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making within the scope of responsibilities.
  • Ask relevant questions when interviewing SMEs and other resource persons.
  • Comprehend abstract and complex concepts and translate them into simple, user-friendly documents.
  • Effectively collaborate in a team environment, as well as work independently without much supervision.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience; Master’s degree and 4 years of experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
• At least three (3) years of experience in policy analysis and policy writing either in Government (federal, state, or local).
• Previous experience in policy writing, preferably IT-related topics, is required.
• Expertise and experience working in a customer “start-up” space, where all new policies are needed.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of the principles and methodologies of business process reengineering.
• Knowledge of current and emerging methods and developments in the field of IT management.
• Knowledge of the concepts, characteristics, and capabilities of information technology security and systems.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize and deliver high-quality, accurate work within targeted deadlines.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$120,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Experience

• Research: 5 years (Required)
• Develop, draft, and maintain IT-related policies: 3 years (Required)
• Working in a start-up government agency or office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supporting a new office or agency: 1 year (Preferred)

Language

• English fluently (Required)

Email [email protected] for more information on how to apply.