Child Care Policy Specialist

Guidehouse; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement, Learning & Cert

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Child Care Policy Specialist to join the OCC-focused team in a US remote capacity. You will develop and interpret policy directives, draft regulations, and prepare materials for states, territories, and tribes to improve child care programs.

The role requires strong data analysis, policy-writing, and presentation skills, with experience in policy analysis and collaboration across diverse teams. A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Master’s degree in policy analysis preferred.
• Experience developing and analyzing federal policy or similar.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Ability to explain policies to varied audiences.
• Experience analyzing legislation, regulations, or policy.

Responsibilities

• Draft regulations and sub-regulatory policy guidance for states, territories, and tribes.
• Draft policy responses to questions from states and grantees.
• Prepare talking points, slides, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Review statutes and pending legislation and provide technical assistance on draft bills.
• Draft Congressional testimony and responses to requests.
• Research and draft legislative proposals reflecting Administration priorities.
• Support subject-matter experts and develop policy expertise.
• Analyze data and prepare summaries, tables, and reports for policymaking.
• Coordinate with other teams on policy issues.
• Review and comment on reports by GAO, OIG, and others.
• Prepare reports for Congress and assist with budget/formulation and grantee reporting.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher in policy analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

## Child Care Policy SpecialistApply: US - Remote (Any location): Full time: Posted Today: 44989**Job Family:**Grants Management Analysis**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:**The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care (OCC), is looking for a Child Care Policy Specialist to join its team. OCC administers child care funding to states, territories, and tribes to provide child care assistance to eligible families and to increase the availability and enhance the quality of child care and development services. This position will develop and interpret policy directives and guidance for states, territories, and tribes in the administration of child care assistance programs. The work involves a range of activities, including writing policy documents, reports, and other materials; analyzing data, research, and other information to inform policy development; explaining policies to a variety of audiences; and responding to policy questions from grantees and stakeholders. * Draft regulations and sub-regulatory policy guidance (Program Instructions, Information Memoranda, Policy Interpretation Questions, Dear Colleague Letters, and FAQs).* Draft policy responses to questions from states, territories, and tribes, as well as issues arising from program operations, monitoring, and oversight activities.* Prepare talking points, slides, and presentations for grantees and other stakeholders about new policy guidance, programs, and initiatives.* Review and analyze statutes and pending legislation, and provide technical assistance on draft bills.* Draft Congressional testimony and responses to Congressional requests and questions.* Research and draft legislative proposals that reflect Administration priorities.* Support subject-matter experts and develop expertise in child care policy issues.* Analyze and compile data, research, and information and prepare summaries, tables, and reports to inform policymaking at the federal and state levels.* Coordinate with technical assistance, program operations, monitoring, and research teams regarding policy issues.* Review and provide comments and updates on reports and other documents prepared by governmental and non-governmental entities (e.g., GAO, OIG).* Prepare reports, including reports for Congress.* Support budget formulation, performance measurement, financial management, grantee reporting, and other activities, as assigned.**What You Will Need:*** Bachelor's degree.* Minimum of FOUR (4) years of experience.* Knowledge of child care laws, regulations, and policies.* Experience developing and analyzing child care policy for the federal government, a state government, a national organization, or a similar entity.* Experience analyzing and writing complex technical components of legislation, regulations, or other policy.* Experience presenting information to a wide array of audiences.* Strong analytical skills.* Relevant education (Master’s degree or higher in a field involving policy analysis).* Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.* Ability to analyze, summarize, and compile data and information.* Ability to perform detail-oriented work.* Ability to collaborate with staff from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets, and to work in a team to improve processes or systems.* Strong oral and written communication skills, including responding to requests both internally and externally.* Strong prioritization and time-management skills to balance ongoing responsibilities with urgent requests.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Master's degree preferred.The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Parental Leave* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Group Term Life and Travel Assistance* Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance* Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Care.com annual membership* Employee Assistance Program* Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus**About Guidehouse**Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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