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IMSolutions is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support a future opportunity with a federal agency anticipated to begin in September 2026.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote/Hybrid as authorized by the Government and Company as requested by the government.
Position Summary
The Senior Policy Analyst will provide expert analysis and recommendations on acquisition-related policy matters, leveraging extensive knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, agency-specific policies, and government operations.
This position is responsible for researching, analyzing, developing, and recommending policy solutions that support agency missions and strategic objectives. The Senior Policy Analyst will evaluate existing and proposed policies, conduct independent studies, develop policy products, and provide guidance on Congressional, Federal, Departmental, and Agency policy issues. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical, research, and communication skills and the ability to translate complex policy issues into practical recommendations for government leadership and stakeholders.
These functions include:
- Apply subject matter expertise in federal acquisition regulations, agency policies, and applicable statutes to analyze policy issues and provide recommendations.
- Draft revisions to existing policies and develop recommendations for new policies, procedures, and guidance.
- Conduct research and analysis related to acquisition, procurement, and organizational policy issues.
- Organize research findings and develop recommendations to address policy challenges and operational requirements.
- Coordinate and participate in complex research initiatives and policy studies.
- Prepare policy briefs, memoranda, reports, white papers, issue papers, and executive summaries.
- Conduct independent policy studies and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and programs.
- Review, monitor, and evaluate policies to identify benefits, gaps, risks, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Gather, analyze, integrate, and report qualitative and quantitative data to support policy decisions and recommendations.
- Research and evaluate Congressional, Federal, Agency, and Departmental policy initiatives and their potential impacts on organizational operations.
- Develop policy opinions, recommendations, and supporting documentation for leadership review and decision-making.
- Analyze legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting acquisition and government operations.
- Collaborate with leadership, program offices, acquisition personnel, legal advisors, and stakeholders on policy matters.
- Support policy implementation initiatives and provide guidance on policy interpretation and application.
- Develop presentations and briefing materials for executive leadership and program stakeholders.
- Facilitate meetings, working groups, and policy review sessions.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and policy assessments.
- Maintain awareness of emerging trends, legislative changes, and best practices affecting government acquisition and policy management.
- Perform additional policy analysis and advisory services as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Government, Political Science, Acquisition Management, Economics, Law, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in policy analysis, acquisition policy, regulatory analysis, government operations, or a related field.
- Experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating federal policies, regulations, and guidance.
- Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific acquisition policies.
- Experience preparing policy recommendations, reports, memoranda, and briefing materials.
- Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of policy analysis methodologies and research techniques.
- Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, policies, and government processes.
- Ability to conduct independent research and develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
- Ability to synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative information into actionable recommendations.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and technical communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate policy effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
- Ability to interpret legislative and regulatory requirements and communicate impacts effectively.
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Technical Skills:
Advanced proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft SharePoint
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal policy analysis, policy development, or regulatory review activities.
- Experience researching and evaluating acquisition-related policies, regulations, and guidance.
- Experience developing policy briefs, reports, recommendations, and executive-level communications.
- Knowledge of Congressional, Federal, Agency, and Department policy development processes.
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data and develop practical policy solutions.
- Experience collaborating with government stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and priorities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required government credentials or clearances as specified by the customer.
Suitability Requirement:
A full background check will be required.
Who We Are,
IMSolutions is a rapidly growing woman-owned, veteran-owned Virginia-based management consulting company. We specialize in providing innovative and cost-competitive business and program management solutions to our clients across the public sector. Primarily, our support encompasses assisting clients in acquiring mission-critical capabilities, including developing holistic program strategies for successfully inserting technologies to achieve material solutions efficiently and expeditiously.
At IMSolutions, LLC (IMS), service to our clients, each other, and communities is central to everything we do. We understand, comprehend, and appreciate that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and points of view lead to better and more comprehensive ideas and solutions. Our IMS culture and commitment to difference and inclusivity help us grow as individuals and in partnership with our clients to drive our unparalleled solutions and customer experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
IMS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
IMS is a federal contractor that desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings.
IMS is an E-Verify Employer.
IMSolutions is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support a future opportunity with a federal agency anticipated to begin in September 2026.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote/Hybrid as authorized by the Government and Company as requested by the government.
Position Summary
The Senior Policy Analyst will provide expert analysis and recommendations on acquisition-related policy matters, leveraging extensive knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, agency-specific policies, and government operations.
This position is responsible for researching, analyzing, developing, and recommending policy solutions that support agency missions and strategic objectives. The Senior Policy Analyst will evaluate existing and proposed policies, conduct independent studies, develop policy products, and provide guidance on Congressional, Federal, Departmental, and Agency policy issues. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical, research, and communication skills and the ability to translate complex policy issues into practical recommendations for government leadership and stakeholders.
These functions include:
- Apply subject matter expertise in federal acquisition regulations, agency policies, and applicable statutes to analyze policy issues and provide recommendations.
- Draft revisions to existing policies and develop recommendations for new policies, procedures, and guidance.
- Conduct research and analysis related to acquisition, procurement, and organizational policy issues.
- Organize research findings and develop recommendations to address policy challenges and operational requirements.
- Coordinate and participate in complex research initiatives and policy studies.
- Prepare policy briefs, memoranda, reports, white papers, issue papers, and executive summaries.
- Conduct independent policy studies and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and programs.
- Review, monitor, and evaluate policies to identify benefits, gaps, risks, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Gather, analyze, integrate, and report qualitative and quantitative data to support policy decisions and recommendations.
- Research and evaluate Congressional, Federal, Agency, and Departmental policy initiatives and their potential impacts on organizational operations.
- Develop policy opinions, recommendations, and supporting documentation for leadership review and decision-making.
- Analyze legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting acquisition and government operations.
- Collaborate with leadership, program offices, acquisition personnel, legal advisors, and stakeholders on policy matters.
- Support policy implementation initiatives and provide guidance on policy interpretation and application.
- Develop presentations and briefing materials for executive leadership and program stakeholders.
- Facilitate meetings, working groups, and policy review sessions.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and policy assessments.
- Maintain awareness of emerging trends, legislative changes, and best practices affecting government acquisition and policy management.
- Perform additional policy analysis and advisory services as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Government, Political Science, Acquisition Management, Economics, Law, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in policy analysis, acquisition policy, regulatory analysis, government operations, or a related field.
- Experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating federal policies, regulations, and guidance.
- Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific acquisition policies.
- Experience preparing policy recommendations, reports, memoranda, and briefing materials.
- Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of policy analysis methodologies and research techniques.
- Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, policies, and government processes.
- Ability to conduct independent research and develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
- Ability to synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative information into actionable recommendations.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and technical communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate policy effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
- Ability to interpret legislative and regulatory requirements and communicate impacts effectively.
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Technical Skills:
Advanced proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft SharePoint
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal policy analysis, policy development, or regulatory review activities.
- Experience researching and evaluating acquisition-related policies, regulations, and guidance.
- Experience developing policy briefs, reports, recommendations, and executive-level communications.
- Knowledge of Congressional, Federal, Agency, and Department policy development processes.
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data and develop practical policy solutions.
- Experience collaborating with government stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and priorities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required government credentials or clearances as specified by the customer.
Suitability Requirement:
A full background check will be required.
Who We Are,
IMSolutions is a rapidly growing woman-owned, veteran-owned Virginia-based management consulting company. We specialize in providing innovative and cost-competitive business and program management solutions to our clients across the public sector. Primarily, our support encompasses assisting clients in acquiring mission-critical capabilities, including developing holistic program strategies for successfully inserting technologies to achieve material solutions efficiently and expeditiously.
At IMSolutions, LLC (IMS), service to our clients, each other, and communities is central to everything we do. We understand, comprehend, and appreciate that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and points of view lead to better and more comprehensive ideas and solutions. Our IMS culture and commitment to difference and inclusivity help us grow as individuals and in partnership with our clients to drive our unparalleled solutions and customer experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
IMS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
IMS is a federal contractor that desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings.
IMS is an E-Verify Employer.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Policy Analyst Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote policy analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your policy focus and experience level before postings close.
Build a policy writing portfolio
Remote employers hire on writing quality above almost everything else. Publish memos, briefs, or regulatory comments publicly so you can link to real work that demonstrates your analytical voice and policy reasoning.
Demonstrate async communication skills
Remote policy teams rely on written updates, shared documents, and structured handoffs instead of hallway conversations. Mention specific tools you've used, like Notion or Google Docs, and describe how you've kept distributed collaborators aligned on research projects.
Target distributed organizations in your policy area
Search for nonprofits, federal contractors, and research institutes that list staff in multiple states, because they've already built the infrastructure to manage remote policy work and are more likely to hire remotely again.
Remote Policy Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote policy analyst job?
Target organizations that already operate on distributed teams, including remote-first nonprofits, federal contractors, and policy research firms with staff across multiple states. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, the ability to synthesize complex information independently, and comfort with async collaboration tools like Slack and shared document workflows. A writing sample that demonstrates clear policy reasoning gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote policy analysts?
Remote policy analyst roles are posted by GovCIO, Amyx, and PSEG and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The employers most active in remote hiring include remote-first research organizations, distributed government contractors, and national nonprofits that work across policy areas without requiring staff to be in one location.
Can you get a remote policy analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level policy analyst roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Concrete ways in: volunteer policy research with advocacy organizations, independent research writing published on a personal site or public forum, and internships at nonprofits or think tanks. Showing you can produce a coherent policy memo on your own opens the door.
Do you need a degree for remote policy analyst jobs?
Usually, but the field matters more than the credential itself. Most remote employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, economics, or a related field, and many senior roles expect a master's. That said, demonstrated research skills, a strong writing portfolio, and direct experience in the relevant policy area can carry significant weight alongside or in place of formal credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote policy analysts?
The sectors hiring the most remote policy analysts are Banking & Financial Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors sustain distributed policy teams because their work involves research, writing, and stakeholder communication that translates well to async, location-independent workflows.
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