Policy Specialist

LMI is seeking a Policy Specialist to support the United States Postal Service (USPS). The Policy Specialist will be part of an LMI team who will assess, adjudicate, and update/redraft all USPS policies to eliminate unnecessary policies and streamline operations. Along with other specialists, the Policy Specialist will review USPS policies to determine regulatory and legal obligations, alignment with commercial best-practices, and union contract implications. Based on the policy analysis, the Policy Specialist will provide recommendations to USPS stakeholders, including methods for improving the policy management processes, adjustments to existing policy, gaps and risks, and policies for elimination. The Policy Specialist will work with the policy owners, stakeholders, legal experts, and labor relations specialists to plan, draft, brief, and iterate policy language. A successful Policy Specialist will be comfortable facilitating discussions and capturing decisions with clients as they navigate policy decisions.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Develop and iterate policy language collaboratively with a team of specialists.
• Consult closely with policy owners, stakeholders, legal experts, and labor relations specialists to draft and edit policy language.
• Facilitate productive and collegial client interactions in working group meetings and through individual communication channels.
• Support the task lead in the execution of a project schedule for speedy and effective update of policy language.
• Analyze USPS policies, including evaluations for regulatory/legal requirements, union contracting requirements, legal agreements, and/or commercial best-practices.
• Recommend, plan, and document the elimination of policies and any changes to language, including administrative tasks associated with providing rationale and impact analysis.
• Redraft policies and policy-related materials (guidance documents, standard operating procedures, etc.) to update, deconflict, consolidate, clarify, or redesign.
• Work collaboratively with USPS stakeholders and LMI leads to ensure all policies are validated, compliant with statutory requirements, and commensurate with high-quality, modern policy standards.
• Support task lead with various consulting tasks, such as task tracking, note-taking, communications and other tasks, as determined necessary by the task lead or Program Manager.
• Work in Microsoft Excel to track all changed or removed language.
• Develop PowerPoint slides to brief USPS customers and leaders.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline, such as policy, public administration, business
• 3+ years policy experience in analysis, drafting, writing, and/or consulting
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance (includes fingerprinting, background check, and drug screening)
• Ability to write and communicate clearly in a highly sensitive environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and iterate products with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work with a team of professionals in a remote environment on expedited timelines
• Ability to be comfortable working in ambiguous situations and with unclear direction

Desired Qualifications

• 7+ years policy experience in analysis, drafting, writing, and/or consulting
• Juris Doctorate (JD), Master's in Public Policy (MPP), or Master's Public Administration (MPA) is highly preferred
• U.S. Postal Service experience preferred
• Agile, Scrum, and/or Lean Six Sigma training preferred
• Experience briefing executive leaders is preferred

Target salary range: $75,000 - $125,000

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

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