Policy Analyst

Office of Management and Budget • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the President (EOP). OIRA leads government-wide review of regulations, approval of information collections, and implementation of information, privacy, and statistical policies, emphasizing team-based working relationships across OMB. Multiple selections may be made in multiple branches.

Policy Analysts work on regulatory and information policy matters related to federal department and agency missions, potentially covering tax policy and administration, financial services, banking, consumer protection; food, safety, and health; education, income maintenance, and labor; and transportation, justice, and security. The role analyzes regulations and policy proposals, reviews information collection requests and agency compliance, coordinates actions submitted to OIRA, and collaborates with officials and colleagues across the EOP, OMB, and federal agencies. Analysts develop written products and oral presentations with analytically based recommendations for high-level decision makers, build relationships with agency regulatory experts, and review congressional and other official statements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or national status.
• Selective Service registration if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Pass required pre-employment and random drug tests; the position is a Drug Testing Designated Position.
• Participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification if a new EOP employee.
• May be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements: one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band for applicants subject to this requirement.
• GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 involving assistance with analysis or review of regulatory or policy proposals using economic, legal, or policy analysis frameworks, and assistance developing materials presenting policy or regulatory ideas, conclusions, or recommendations; alternatively, qualifying related graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
• GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 involving synthesis of regulatory or policy proposals using economic, legal, or policy analysis frameworks and development of policy or regulatory ideas, conclusions, or recommendations for review by higher-ranking staff; alternatively, a related doctoral degree, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience.
• GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 involving analysis, review, or development of regulatory or policy proposals using economic, legal, or policy analysis frameworks; recommendations on policy or regulatory ideas, conclusions, or recommendations; and collection, organization, or synthesis of quantitative or qualitative data used to develop regulations or policy.
• Meet all qualifications by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Executive Branch regulations and regulatory policies; identify significant regulatory, economic, legal, scientific, and privacy issues and work with EOP officials and promulgating agencies to address them.
• Review information collection requests for compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
• Coordinate and review actions submitted to OIRA under Executive Orders 12866, 14192, and 14215.
• Collaborate on policy issues with staff and senior career and policy officials across the EOP and the broader Executive Branch.
• Develop written products and deliver oral presentations for high-level decision makers, summarizing regulatory and policy matters and providing analytically based recommendations.
• Develop relationships with regulatory experts at covered agencies.
• Coordinate with OIRA and OMB colleagues on privacy, statistical policy, science policy, economics, and budget matters.
• Review agency compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Privacy Act, Information Quality Act, Congressional Review Act, and other criteria.
• Review congressional testimony, Statements of Administration Policy, Questions for the Record from Congress, and other official statements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits eligibility depends on position type; applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed