Policy Analyst at US101 Guidehouse Inc. — US - DC, WA

Job Family:

Research and Analysis Consulting Travel Required:

Up to 10% Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The Policy Analyst will support a comprehensive organizational assessment focused on reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating policies, statutory authorities, directives, and related program guidance. This role plays a central part in mapping how policies are applied across an organization’s operations, identifying gaps or redundancies, and recommending updates that strengthen clarity, alignment, and future‑readiness.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple divisions to gather policy artifacts, understand functional roles, and synthesize insights that reveal how responsibilities are executed today and how policies and processes should evolve to better support mission outcomes. The work requires strong analytical skills, the ability to translate complex policy language into practical operational implications, and the ability to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

The Policy Analyst will also contribute to improving the organization’s policy development lifecycle by establishing tools, templates, and processes that make policy creation and coordination more agile, transparent, and efficient. This includes evaluating opportunities to incorporate industry best practices or technology-driven solutions to streamline policy management and compliance.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Bachelor's degree
• TWO (2) years of experience in policy analysis, regulatory interpretation, or program evaluation.
• Ability to work at client site in Washington, DC at least 3 days/week

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Exposure to change management, program operations, or enterprise risk analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements and synthesize actionable insights.
• Experience conducting interviews, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate policy language into operational meaning.
• Comfortable working with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

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