Federal Regulatory Policy Analyst

What You'll Do6

• Create realistic, scenario-based assignments that mirror federal rulemaking processes.
• Evaluate other contributors' submissions and provide detailed feedback to ensure accuracy and alignment with real-world policy standards.
• Summarize public comments on proposed federal regulations and organize them by theme and substance.
• Draft clear, well-justified agency responses to substantive public comments, following best practices in regulatory policymaking.
• Recommend adoption or rejection of public proposals using evidence-based reasoning and references to applicable regulations.
• Ensure all project deliverables authentically represent federal regulatory drafting, comment review, and response-to-comment workflows.

Requirements8

• Expertise in the federal rulemaking process, including drafting and public comment analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to regulatory detail.
• Ability to analyze public comments and categorize them by theme and substance.
• Experience drafting clear, well-justified agency responses to public comments.
• Skill in evidence-based reasoning to recommend adoption or rejection of proposals.
• Familiarity with the Federal Register, regulations.gov, or OMB regulatory review processes.
• Background in legal analysis, administrative law, or regulatory compliance.
• US-based professional with demonstrable expertise in federal regulatory policy development.

Preferred Qualifications3

• Current or former federal regulatory analyst, policy specialist, or attorney-advisor (e.g., OPM GS-0301, GS-0905, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience drafting notices, proposed and final rules, or agency responses to petitions and public input.
• Law degree (a plus but not required).

Who Should Apply

Current or former federal regulatory analysts, policy specialists, or attorney-advisors with hands-on experience in rulemaking, public comment analysis, and drafting agency responses. US-based professionals with a background in administrative law or regulatory compliance who can produce accurate, realistic policy work.

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