Federal Rulemaking Policy Analyst

Jobtailor; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reston, VA is seeking a policy/regulatory analyst to support federal rulemakings for agencies such as EPA, DOI, and NRC. The role involves drafting, compiling, and editing regulatory documents, and synthesizing complex information for clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a relevant field, with strong writing, research, and organizational skills, and is eligible for a government security clearance. This is a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, natural or physical science, public policy, government, or related subjects.
• Bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years relevant experience will be accepted
• U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contracts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills
• Problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to prioritize assignments and exercise time management to work on multiple tasks under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), MS Teams and SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Academic or work experience in policy research and analysis
• Demonstrated experience with technical writing and editing
• Regulatory research skills
• Understanding of the Federal rulemaking process

Responsibilities

• Interact directly with clients within the EPA, DOI, and NRC, among other agencies
• Assist in compiling, drafting, formatting, and editing documents related to Federal agency rulemakings
• Synthesize information from rulemaking documents, literature, and other technical reports
• Analyze and summarize public comments on proposed rules
• Attend intra-agency meetings and working groups and support document clearance processes
• Assess the costs and benefits of proposed regulations
• Draft reports, manuals, guidance, and regulatory language
• Immerse oneself rapidly in varied projects for multiple clients
• Provide other technical and administrative support to clients, as requested

Skills

Regulatory research

Technical writing

Policy analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

MS Teams

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Jobtailor in Reston, VA is seeking a policy/regulatory analyst to support federal rulemakings for agencies such as EPA, DOI, and NRC. The role involves drafting, compiling, and editing regulatory documents, and synthesizing complex information for clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a relevant field, with strong writing, research, and organizational skills, and is eligible for a government security clearance. This is a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.