Strategic Policy & Program Analyst

Food Safety and Inspection Service; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking an experienced analyst to lead analytical projects, coordinate data collection, and draft high-impact findings for federal oversight. You will review regulations, advise on operational impact, and ensure responses align with policy and audit requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, coordination with GAO/OIG, and preparation of final reports for FSIS management.

Qualifications

• Led analytical projects or teams coordinating analysts and ensuring on-time, quality deliverables.
• Reviewed regulations to assess operational impact for leadership decisions.
• Conducted qualitative evaluations using interviews and document reviews.
• Coordinated data-collection activities with internal stakeholders for management reports.
• Served as audit liaison with GAO, facilitating information exchange for senior officials.

Responsibilities

• Develops, modifies, or provides input to project plans and coordinates data collection activities.
• Drafts reports for comment and leads or collaborates on significant findings.
• Keeps abreast of evaluation, policy analysis, survey design, and regulatory enforcement.
• Reviews new regulations to determine impact and assist management utilization.
• Coordinates with program officials to ensure responses comply with policies and audits.

Skills

Analytical project leadership

Policy analysis

Data collection coordination

Qualitative/quantitative evaluation

Audit liaison with GAO/OIG

Job description

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking an experienced analyst to lead analytical projects, coordinate data collection, and draft high-impact findings for federal oversight. You will review regulations, advise on operational impact, and ensure responses align with policy and audit requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, coordination with GAO/OIG, and preparation of final reports for FSIS management.