Senior Policy Analyst Associate

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain NACI What You Will Do: Guidehouse is seeking a Policy Analyst - Senior Associate to support a federal public health client in advancing policy, governance, and strategic initiatives that support mission delivery and organizational priorities. This role will provide analytical, operational, and programmatic support to a policy office, helping coordinate responses to high-priority information requests, conduct policy analysis, support executive communications, and facilitate engagement across internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment requiring strong analytical skills, exceptional written communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple competing priorities while delivering high-quality products under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include: Analyzing public health, regulatory, legislative, and policy issues to assess implications for programs, operations, and leadership decision-making. Supporting the coordination, review, and tracking of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, information requests, and other high-visibility inquiries. Conducting research and preparing briefing materials, issue papers, policy memoranda, talking points, executive summaries, and correspondence for senior leadership. Tracking emerging policy developments and identifying potential impacts on organizational priorities and operations. Coordinating with stakeholders across federal agencies, programs, and offices to gather information and support timely responses to requests. Supporting congressional, departmental, executive branch, and other external stakeholder inquiries through research, analysis, and documentation development. Developing reports, presentations, and decision-support materials for leadership meetings and strategic discussions. Maintaining records, trackers, and reporting mechanisms to support polic