Child Care Policy Strategist

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Sick time

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referrals

Learning opportunities

Transit benefits

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Child Care Policy Specialist to join the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care in Washington, DC. The role focuses on developing and interpreting policy directives, drafting regulatory guidance, and preparing reports to inform federal and state policymakers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of policy analysis experience, with strong data analysis, writing, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum four years' experience in policy analysis.
• Experience developing and analyzing federal or state child care policy.
• Strong written and oral communication, and ability to present to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret policy directives and guidance for states, territories, and tribes.
• Draft regulations, policy guidance, and responses to policy questions.
• Prepare talking points, slides and presentations for grantees and stakeholders.

Skills

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Policy writing

Oral communication

Public speaking

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Child Care Policy Specialist to join the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care in Washington, DC. The role focuses on developing and interpreting policy directives, drafting regulatory guidance, and preparing reports to inform federal and state policymakers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of policy analysis experience, with strong data analysis, writing, and presentation skills.