Summary

This position is in the Department of Justice, Executive Records and Information Management (ERIM) office. ERIM oversees the review and approval of official documents and coordinates the flow of information critical to rigorous decision making. ERIM is also responsible for the coordination of all policy related decision material submitted to the Department for clearance. ERIM provides records management services, including storage of classified material and document searches.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a Policy Analyst, GS-0301-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identify short-term policies and programs and provides recommendations to senior policy officials.
• Collect and analyze pertinent data to establish policy issues and/or problems.
• Circulate policy clearance documents to relevant components/offices.
• Collaborate with internal and external components and offices.
• Provide guidance concerning program-related or administrative policies for application to internal program issues.
• Serves as a liaison between the Executive Records and Information Management and internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See "Additional Information" for specific details.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret w/SCI Security Clearance.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Policy Analyst, at GS-0301-13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Advising management on program-related issues and/or policy guidelines; Presenting recommendations and findings on program and policy effectiveness and collects, analyzes data, and write a detail analytical report for senior management.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 08/10/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 08/10/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Somefederal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

1) your performance and conduct;

2) the needs and interests of the agency;

3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.