Remote Policy Strategy Consultant for Federal Programs

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Policy Specialist at a consultant level to support the United States Postal Service (USPS). The role focuses on assessing, updating, and redrafting USPS policies to streamline operations and remove unnecessary content.

You will work with policy owners and stakeholders, drafting language, coordinating documents, and contributing to policy deliverables for USPS review. The position supports a virtual work environment and requires excellent writing and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of consulting experience supporting federal government clients, with at least 3 years in a client-facing role requiring direct interaction with senior stakeholders.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting federal agency operations, including demonstrated involvement in policy analysis, program operations, or regulatory/compliance environments.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating multi-stakeholder engagements (e.g., workshops, governance boards, cross-functional working groups) with documented outcomes or decisions.
• Proven ability to brief senior executives (SES or equivalent), including development of briefing materials and delivery of clear, concise recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience translating policy, regulatory, or legislative requirements into actionable guidance for non-policy audiences (e.g., operations staff, program teams).
• Exceptional writing skills, evidenced by authorship of formal deliverables such as policy memos, white papers, executive briefings, or operational guidance documents.
• Strong analytical skills with direct experience synthesizing complex information into clear, structured recommendations for client decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment, including supporting concurrent deliverables with shifting deadlines.
• Active or ability to obtain a Position of Public Trust

Responsibilities

• Support development and writing of policies and policy-related materials to direct work processes.
• Consult closely with policy owners, stakeholders, legal experts, and labor relations specialists to draft and edit policy language.
• Facilitate productive client interactions in working group meetings and via individual channels.
• Support the assigned task lead with coordination, scheduling, and administrative duties.
• Support and communicate the development of policy deliverables for USPS review.
• Help the team deliver excellence, including meeting milestones and incorporating customer feedback.
• Build and maintain trusted partner relationships with USPS customer leadership.
• Coordinate engagement with USPS stakeholders to develop roles, responsibilities, and an implementation plan.
• Track task progress and ensure compliance with the plan and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Policy writing

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Executive briefing

Multistakeholder facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy or related field

Job description

LMI is seeking a Policy Specialist at a consultant level to support the United States Postal Service (USPS). The role focuses on assessing, updating, and redrafting USPS policies to streamline operations and remove unnecessary content.

You will work with policy owners and stakeholders, drafting language, coordinating documents, and contributing to policy deliverables for USPS review. The position supports a virtual work environment and requires excellent writing and stakeholder-management skills.