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General information
Job Posting Title
Senior Policy Development Analyst
Date
Friday, June 26, 2026
City
Remote
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
Are you someone who enjoys solving complex problems, improving how organizations operate, and influencing meaningful change? We're looking for a Senior Analyst, Operational Policies & Processes to play a key role in shaping and optimizing policies and processes that drive program success. In this role, you'll work closely with senior leaders and clients to evaluate the impact of policy and operational changes, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead initiatives that enhance performance across a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll serve as a trusted subject matter expert, translating complex requirements into practical, scalable solutions that make a real impact on both organizational outcomes and client delivery.
***Please note that this position is contingent upon bid award***
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze all new program requests, as well as changes to existing program operations, including but not limited to cross-project dependencies for all proposed changes.
- Work with senior leadership to assess current and future impact of all project and program changes within the Change Management Portfolio.
- Serve as subject matter expert for the Change Management team and provide guidance to Program Analysts.
- Communicate status, risks, and issues to senior leadership and/or the client, as appropriate.
- Lead meetings with internal project staff, client staff and/or project vendors.
- Act as the implementation lead for new project initiatives that impact the Change Management Portfolio.
- Act as a liaison with clients to effectuate the change management process.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and analyze legislative, regulatory, and policy changes impacting programs and operations
- Synthesize findings and develop memos, briefs, and analytical reports to communicate policy and operational impacts
- Support the development of organizational responses to existing and proposed policy changes
- Recommend strategies to mitigate risks or leverage opportunities resulting from policy and regulatory changes
- Translate complex policy requirements into actionable operational processes and guidance
- Ensure alignment between policies, procedures, and program operations to maintain compliance and performance standards
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and execute many complex tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with project clients and/or senior management.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
- Project Management skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and other computer software applications.
Additional Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience conducting policy, regulatory, or legislative research and analysis
- Strong ability to develop written deliverables, including reports, briefs, and executive summaries
- Proven ability to operate with minimal supervision while managing complex, high-impact issues
- Demonstrated experience providing leadership, coaching, or mentoring to junior staff
- Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and support decision-making at the senior leadership level
- Strong research skills with the ability to identify, gather, and synthesize relevant information
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
68,900.00
Maximum Salary
$
98,011.00