National Disability Policy Strategist

Office of Disability Employment Policy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Disability Employment Policy seeks a Policy Advisor to analyze and advise on national disability employment policy. You will work with the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary, coordinating policy across programs and collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include evaluating legislation, gathering input from disability communities, and providing guidance to federal offices and state agencies on policy changes.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing public policy and advising federal clients.
• Ability to communicate complex policy options to diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with disability employment policy and federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, advice, and consultation to the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary on national disability employment policy.
• Interact with service-system customers, advocates, and external stakeholders to collect information on disability policies.
• Evaluate the impact of proposed or enacted legislation on services for people with disabilities and assess feasibility.
• Offer consultative guidance on policy options to federal program offices and state/local officials.
• Collaborate with senior policy staff to identify policy gaps and assess program changes.

Skills

Policy analysis

Advisory services

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation evaluation

Job description

The Office of Disability Employment Policy seeks a Policy Advisor to analyze and advise on national disability employment policy. You will work with the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary, coordinating policy across programs and collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include evaluating legislation, gathering input from disability communities, and providing guidance to federal offices and state agencies on policy changes.