Policy Analyst – Virtual Position

The Policy Analyst position develops updated regulations for the Clean Vessel Act grant program and analyzes comments received during review and comment periods pre-rulemaking, and public comments once published in the Federal Register, and other associated duties as assigned.

• Write, edit, and amend regulations and/or policy drafts as required.
• Research, review, and evaluate legislation, policies, and prior scoping work.
• Liaise with stakeholders (local, state, federal) to determine needs and goals of policies and regulations.
• Gather data and produce and share reports on the qualitative and quantitative analysis. Propose suggestions to improve the effects of policies.

Successful candidates must meet the age criteria of being 55 years of age or older and eligible to work in the United States; able to pass a Federal Background check; BA/BS or certificate; 5 years in policy work, (either writing, analyzing, or interpreting policies); experience with analyzing and drafting regulations and/or policies using the Federal Register. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Skills preferred:
• Proficient with Federal regulatory process preferred.
• Experience with analyzing or interpreting State and/or Federal regulations a plus.
• Ability to work and research independently, a self-starter.
• High organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Able to read, digest, and synthesize complex information.
• Patience for study/focus on one subject for a long time.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and social skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional team player with a strong ability to contribute positively to a team environment.

Part-Time position working 20-25 hours per week @ $50 per hour.

E-mail resume to: vacancies@poweringopportunity.org. Subject Line of email: Please type Policy Analyst.