US Courts - Financial Policy Writer

Forge Group • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Forge is seeking a Senior Specialist / Financial Policy Writer to support the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AOUSC) in the Financial Management Office (FMO) Cash and Debt Management (CDM) Branch. This role involves developing a comprehensive Judiciary-wide debt management policy and supporting operational framework. This position is contingent on the award of the contract and the grant of funding. The candidate will be responsible for drafting and editing policy documents, developing and standardizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring compliance with Federal Plain Language Guidelines and Judiciary writing standards, translating complex financial requirements into clear documentation, and supporting the development of training materials. The role also includes participating in stakeholder interviews, incorporating feedback, and ensuring consistency across all deliverables. Specific tasks involve a current-state assessment of existing policies and procedures, policy development support for non-employee debt management, SOP development, evaluation of systems for operational improvements and automation, training development and implementation support, and project management with status reporting.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Policy, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical writing
• At least 3 years supporting Federal Government clients
• Strong editing, formatting, and document control skills
• Demonstrated experience developing policy documents, SOPs, and Process documentation
• Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to build strong cross-group working relationships
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AOUSC)
• Experience with the Financial Management Office (FMO) Cash and Debt Management (CDM) Branch
• Knowledge of federal statutes, Treasury requirements, the Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA), and OMB Circular A-129

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit the Judiciary-wide debt management policy
• Develop and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure all documentation complies with Federal Plain Language Guidelines, Judiciary writing standards, and applicable federal financial management policies
• Translate complex financial, operational, and regulatory requirements into clear, user-friendly documentation
• Support the development of training materials and user guidance
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and incorporate feedback into documentation
• Ensure consistency across all deliverables
• Review existing policies, procedures, internal controls, reporting, and systems used by CDM to identify operational gaps
• Validate and identify gaps and provide a report of the Current-State Assessment
• Assist the Government in developing a Judiciary-wide non-employee debt management policy that aligns with applicable federal statutes, Treasury requirements, the Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA), and OMB Circular A-129
• Develop new and update existing SOPs, which shall include step-by-step processes, workflows, and roles and responsibilities
• Evaluate systems and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automate processes
• Provide a report on the analyses and recommendations for operational improvements and automation
• Develop training materials and implementation guidance for AO personnel, based on the final policy, SOPs, and operational improvement recommendations
• Assist in developing communication and training materials to be provided to the Courts
• Develop and maintain a project management plan and schedule that identifies key milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and planned activities

Benefits

• Complete Flextime
• 401k With Employer Matching
• Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
• Supplementary healthcare and family support
• Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
• Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
• College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
• Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
• Employee Referral Awards
• Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Sabbatical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior