Policy Analyst

Aptive Resources

Policy Analyst supporting governance and policy development for large-scale stakeholder engagement contract. Drafting and maintaining governance documents, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy and governance support, with a strong focus on compliance with FISMA and data governance frameworks. Proven ability to facilitate stakeholder engagement and maintain governance documentation in a federal IT environment.

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Policy Support ExperienceGovernance Documentation ManagementFISMA ComplianceData Governance FrameworksStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Policy Document DraftingGovernance SOP MaintenanceGovernance Model DesignCompliance Artifact Dashboard ManagementInformation Security Management

Soft Skills

FacilitationCommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Federal ITInformation SharingPrivacy FrameworksDHS SuitabilityLegal Authorization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support engagement agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and other policy documents.
Facilitate stakeholder actions such as drafting, updating, and revising policy and governance documents, including charters.
Maintain governance documents and Governance SOPs, and maintain a Compliance Artifact Dashboard.
Assist in designing, documenting, and maintaining a governance model/matrix for products and services that addresses information security, privacy, content management, and management of user access.
Communicate appropriate policy and governance information to stakeholders per guidance from client senior management.
Assist with communications and meetings with advisory groups, steering committees, working groups, and governance bodies as needed.
Help ensure the program office complies with applicable legal, policy, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FISMA, privacy, and data governance).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of policy or governance support experience in a federal IT or information-sharing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Familiarity with FISMA, privacy, and data governance frameworks.
Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS suitability/public trust determination.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off