What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Analyst position at Ignite Digital Services?
Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company specializing in data and systems integration solutions for the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical consulting expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies.
We've redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients.
Perks of Working at Ignite Digital Services:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
- Education stipends and referral bonuses
- Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
- Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
- Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
- Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth
The Policy Analyst will join a team to conduct international trade-related policy and regulatory analyses, develop strategic frameworks and plans, and leverage business processes and policy insights to identify programmatic enhancements to meet operational goals. This position will support a program in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The individual will attend client meetings, internal meetings, and will work at the client site (near Metro Center) at least once per week.
Responsibilities:
- Attend all client and internal meetings.
- Take and submit meeting minutes for all client meetings.
- Conduct policy and regulatory analyses and submit written summaries, reports, and findings to the client.
- Conduct research and generate findings, insights, and recommendations.
- Contribute to monthly reports and support ad hoc report requests from the client.
- Create briefing decks and talking points to convey complex information to a broad audience.
- Stay up-to-date on international trade trends, policies, and emerging technologies.
Qualifications:
- Located in the DC metro area
- Led or supported the development of a strategy framework or design workshop to help an organization or program achieve its intended operational goals
- Have conducted an analysis or gained a comprehensive understanding of a complex technical program, including processes, systems, training, data, and resources to identify recommendations to align with a program's goals and strategic direction
- Prepared for and led internal and external stakeholder discussions, client meetings, and briefings for executive leadership
- Managed multiple concurrent assignments while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to standards, and timely delivery of all products
- Prepared a wide range of briefing materials and concise summaries of complex studies, evaluations, and data analyses to communicate program effectiveness and progress to senior leaders
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of business, both written and verbal
- Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
- CBP BI
- Understanding of government regulatory processes
- Legislative and policy experience
- Experience advising for a technical program
- Experience consulting for the federal government
- Experience related to international trade or supply chain analysis
- Experience working in DHS or CBP
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
Salary $80k to align with education and experience
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Ignite Digital Services is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.
Ignite Digital Services is an EEO/AA/Disability/VETS Employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status, or any other protected status.
For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.
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