Policy Analyst Jobs
Policy Analyst jobs are open across government agencies, nonprofits, think tanks, healthcare, and financial services, from entry-level research roles to senior and principal positions, with specializations in health policy, economic policy, and regulatory affairs. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Position Objective: The Policy Analyst will provide centralized privacy support services for the Office of the Director (OD) across the National Institutes of Health.
The Policy Analyst support includes integration of privacy into system lifecycles, review and approval of privacy documentation, support for authorization activities, privacy risk assessments, breach response coordination, and development and implementation of privacy policies, training, and guidance. Responsibilities include Privacy Impact Assessments, supporting System of Records Notices, compliance with federal privacy laws and policies, and assisting with privacy requirements throughout the information technology procurement lifecycle.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze and evaluate findings and recommend more efficient, effective and economical ways to accomplish policy objectives. 3
- Interpret requirements, analyze gathered information, verify facts, draw conclusions and prepare work products
- Work with staff on reporting requirements, including collecting information, collaborating with other offices and preparing written reports.
- Analyze and evaluate data for policy information.
- Research, analyze and evaluate data for policy information. 1
- Prepare background information, options and recommendations that are used to brief upper management.
- Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars on relevant topics; provide a summary of relevant proceedings.
- Compile data and prepare graphs, slides and presentations.
- Perform fact finding and review to assist in developing and implementing organizational policies and practices.
- Prepare background information, options and recommendations that are used to brief upper management.
- Interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.
- Prepare recommendations and alternative options based on knowledge and analysis of policy practices and procedures.
- Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars on relevant topics; provide a summary of relevant proceedings.
- Prepare a variety of status reports, management summaries and briefing papers which identify problems, assess the overall condition of work completed or in progress, and outline issues, solutions and recommendations. 2
- Provide privacy compliance support services, privacy risk assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments, System of Records Notices, breach response coordination, policy and guidance development, training materials, and reporting outputs necessary to support enterprise-wide privacy program operations.
Basic Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or Associates Degree required
- Skilled in research conduct and compliance
- Skilled in data collection, policy briefs, and writing
- Experienced with MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Word
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Certification or other Privacy Program Certifications.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Position Objective: The Policy Analyst will provide centralized privacy support services for the Office of the Director (OD) across the National Institutes of Health.
The Policy Analyst support includes integration of privacy into system lifecycles, review and approval of privacy documentation, support for authorization activities, privacy risk assessments, breach response coordination, and development and implementation of privacy policies, training, and guidance. Responsibilities include Privacy Impact Assessments, supporting System of Records Notices, compliance with federal privacy laws and policies, and assisting with privacy requirements throughout the information technology procurement lifecycle.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze and evaluate findings and recommend more efficient, effective and economical ways to accomplish policy objectives. 3
- Interpret requirements, analyze gathered information, verify facts, draw conclusions and prepare work products
- Work with staff on reporting requirements, including collecting information, collaborating with other offices and preparing written reports.
- Analyze and evaluate data for policy information.
- Research, analyze and evaluate data for policy information. 1
- Prepare background information, options and recommendations that are used to brief upper management.
- Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars on relevant topics; provide a summary of relevant proceedings.
- Compile data and prepare graphs, slides and presentations.
- Perform fact finding and review to assist in developing and implementing organizational policies and practices.
- Prepare background information, options and recommendations that are used to brief upper management.
- Interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.
- Prepare recommendations and alternative options based on knowledge and analysis of policy practices and procedures.
- Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars on relevant topics; provide a summary of relevant proceedings.
- Prepare a variety of status reports, management summaries and briefing papers which identify problems, assess the overall condition of work completed or in progress, and outline issues, solutions and recommendations. 2
- Provide privacy compliance support services, privacy risk assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments, System of Records Notices, breach response coordination, policy and guidance development, training materials, and reporting outputs necessary to support enterprise-wide privacy program operations.
Basic Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or Associates Degree required
- Skilled in research conduct and compliance
- Skilled in data collection, policy briefs, and writing
- Experienced with MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Word
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Certification or other Privacy Program Certifications.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
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Who's Hiring
- American Heart Association20
- Apogee Engineering12
- Booz Allen Hamilton9
- ENS Solutions5
- University of California - San Francisco5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in policy analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, political science, economics, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative or qualitative policy research and analysis
- Strong written communication skills with experience producing policy memos, briefs, or reports
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Stata, R, or Python
- Familiarity with the legislative, regulatory, or budgetary process relevant to the policy domain
- Experience engaging with stakeholders, government agencies, or cross-functional teams on policy issues
Tips for Your Policy Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to policy domains
Policy analyst roles are domain-specific, so a resume that worked for a health policy position won't land a regulatory affairs role. Reframe your experience around the policy area in each job posting, using the same terminology the employer uses.
Lead with quantified policy impact
Generic claims like 'conducted research' get skipped. Recruiters want to see outcomes: legislation informed, budgets analyzed, stakeholder reports that shaped decisions. Pull a concrete result from each role you've held and put it in the first bullet under that job.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists policy analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for your institution type first
The interview style, writing samples expected, and decision timelines differ significantly between federal agencies, state governments, think tanks, and private-sector policy teams. Narrow your search by institution type before refining by policy area so your prep stays focused.
Prepare a policy memo writing sample
Most policy analyst interviews include a written exercise or ask for a sample. Have a two-page policy memo ready that shows your ability to define a problem, weigh options, and recommend a course of action. Keep it relevant to the organization's issue area.
Follow up with a stakeholder framing
After an interview, your thank-you note should reference one specific policy challenge the team mentioned and connect it to something you've worked on. This signals you were listening as an analyst, not just a candidate answering questions.
Policy Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most policy analysts?
The companies hiring the most policy analysts right now include American Heart Association, Apogee Engineering, and Booz Allen Hamilton, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, District of Columbia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal agencies, state health departments, and major think tanks consistently represent a significant portion of active postings.
How many policy analyst jobs are remote?
About 65% of policy analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies considerably by sector and seniority level. Research-heavy and writing-focused sub-roles, such as regulatory analysis and policy development for advocacy organizations, tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements compared to roles requiring regular agency or legislative coordination.
How do you become a policy analyst?
Most policy analysts start with a bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, or political science, then build domain knowledge through internships with government agencies, nonprofits, or think tanks. Many roles, especially at the federal level, expect a master's degree in public policy or a related field. Strong research, data analysis, and policy writing skills developed through academic or professional work are essential to getting hired.
Can you get a policy analyst job with little experience?
Entry-level policy analyst roles exist, but they're competitive, so you'll need to substitute direct experience with relevant signals. Academic research projects, capstone policy papers, volunteer work with advocacy organizations, and internships at government offices all demonstrate analytical and writing capability. Targeting roles at smaller nonprofits or state agencies often gives first-time candidates more realistic entry points than large federal agencies.
What does the policy analyst interview process look like?
Most policy analyst interview processes include an initial screening call, at least one panel interview with policy staff or leadership, and a written exercise such as drafting a short policy memo or analyzing a brief case study. Federal agency interviews frequently incorporate structured behavioral questions, while think tanks and nonprofits often focus heavily on your familiarity with their specific issue area and your ability to communicate research findings clearly.
Where can I find and apply to policy analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to policy analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, policy domain, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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