Federal Regulatory Policy Analyst

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Federal Regulatory Policy Analyst for a 100% remote contractor role supporting a federal government project. You will apply your domain knowledge to help train next-generation AI systems by shaping how models learn from real-world regulatory input.

This position requires strong policy analysis and drafting skills. You will develop scenario-based regulatory assignments, review submissions for accuracy, summarize public comments, and draft agency responses while adhering to

Qualifications

• Experience as federal regulatory analyst, policy specialist, or attorney-advisor.
• Thorough understanding of federal rulemaking and public comment analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication with regulatory detail.
• Experience drafting notices, proposed/final rules, or agency responses.
• Familiarity with Federal Register, regulations.gov, or OMB review.
• US-based professional with federal regulatory policy expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop realistic regulatory assignments based on federal rulemaking processes.
• Review submissions for accuracy and adherence to policy standards.
• Summarize public comments and categorize by theme and substance.
• Draft clear agency response text reflecting best practices in regulatory policymaking.
• Recommend adoption or rejection of public proposals with evidence-based reasoning.
• Ensure all deliverables reflect federal regulatory drafting and comment workflows.

Skills

Federal regulatory analysis

Policy drafting

Regulatory writing

Comment analysis

Regulatory communication

Education

Law degree a plus

Job description

Role Title: Federal Regulatory Policy Analyst

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is engaging Federal Regulatory Policy Analysts to participate in a project supporting a federal government customer. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Develop realistic, scenario-based regulatory assignments based on federal rulemaking processes.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on other contributors’ submissions to ensure accuracy and adherence to real-world policy standards.
• Summarize public comments received on proposed federal regulations and categorize them by theme and substance.
• Draft clear, well-justified agency response text to substantive public comments, reflecting best practices in regulatory policymaking.
• Recommend the adoption or rejection of public proposals using evidence-based reasoning and reference to applicable regulations.
• Ensure all project deliverables authentically represent federal regulatory drafting, comment review, and response-to-comment workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former experience as a federal regulatory analyst, policy specialist, or attorney-advisor (e.g., OPM GS-0301, GS-0905, or equivalent).
• Thorough understanding of federal rulemaking, including drafting and public comment analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to regulatory detail.
• Hands-on experience drafting notices, proposed and final rules, or agency responses to petitions and public input.
• Familiarity with the Federal Register, regulations.gov, or OMB regulatory review processes.
• Background in legal analysis, administrative law, or regulatory compliance (law degree a plus but not required).
• US-based professional with demonstrable expertise in federal regulatory policy development.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.