Guidehouse

Senior Policy and Governance Analyst

Guidehouse$98K — $163K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4+ years in policy analysis or regulatory interpretation
  • Ability to obtain Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance
  • Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills, particularly in policy translation

Responsibilities

  • Inventory and assess relevant statutes and policies
  • Evaluate policy and operational alignment
  • Examine governance structures and decision-making processes
  • Map workflows and stakeholder relationships
  • Conduct interviews to identify policy strengths and gaps
  • Prepare compliance assessments and current state reports

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Management Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The Senior Policy and Governance Analyst interprets statutes, regulations, and directives to assess organizational policies, governance structures, and operational alignment. This role conducts comprehensive assessments to ensure compliance and readiness for national security requirements.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple divisions to gather policy artifacts, understand functional roles, and synthesize insights that reveal how responsibilities are executed today and how policies and processes should evolve to better support mission outcomes. The work requires strong analytical skills, the ability to translate complex policy language into practical operational implications, and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The Policy Analyst will also contribute to improving the organization's policy development lifecycle by establishing tools, templates, and processes that make policy creation and coordination more agile, transparent, and efficient. This includes evaluating opportunities to incorporate industry best practices or technology-driven solutions to streamline policy management and compliance.

Core Responsibilities:
  • Inventory and review applicable statutes, regulations, Executive Orders, directives, and policies.
  • Assess alignment between policy requirements, organizational responsibilities, and operational execution.
  • Evaluate governance structures, decision-making authorities, and accountability frameworks.
  • Map organizational structures, workflows, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and document reviews to identify strengths, gaps, and modernization opportunities.
  • Prepare compliance gap analyses and current state assessment reports.


What You Will Need:
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
  • Bachelor's degree
  • FOUR (4) years of experience in policy analysis, regulatory interpretation, or program evaluation
  • Ability to work at client site in Washington, DC at least 3 days/week


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Experience conducting interviews, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
  • Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate policy language into operational meaning.
  • Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend


About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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