Policy Analyst

Vistra

Policy Analyst supporting DoW programs in analyzing and developing policies for child and domestic abuse. Working with clients and stakeholders, providing clear communication and policy guidance while obtaining security clearance.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, develop, and write policy in support of DoW programs related to child abuse, child neglect, domestic abuse, and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth
Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to gather input and develop solutions to a variety of problems
Provide clear verbal and written communications, including presentations and information papers
Connect disparate concepts to develop cohesive, comprehensive policies and guidelines
Provide hands-on development and editing support and guidance of policy documents through Washington Headquarters Services’ policy review, development, and publication process
Ability to obtain a security clearance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
3-10 years of directly relevant experience
Prior experience in the development or analysis of DOW or Federal policy
Experience assessing federal laws or draft legislation and their impact on federal policies
Experience assessing policy artifacts, conducting literature reviews, and analyzing and synthesizing data to inform policy
Public Trust or security clearance
Ability to design a comprehensive policy evaluation plan
Experience applying federal policies into continuous program management or oversight efforts
Experience analyzing or drafting language for the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and/or federal law
Experience working in a military environment or with military personnel
Experience creating verbal and written communication products, including presentations and information papers
Knowledge of change management strategies to facilitate policy development/implementation

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision benefits
life and disability insurance
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental and Bereavement Leave
Professional Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

policy developmentpolicy analysisdata analysisliterature reviewcomprehensive policy evaluationdrafting legislationU.S. Code of Federal Regulationsfederal policy assessmentchange management strategies

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsstakeholder coordinationproblem-solvingconceptual thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreePublic Trust clearancesecurity clearance