About the role
Overview
LMI is seeking a skilled Policy Specialist at a consultant level 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 USPS policies to eliminate unnecessary policies and streamline operations. The Policy Specialist will interface with the owner of policies (clients) and will provide recommendations to update policy and process, which includes, but is not limited to separation of policy and process, language that will clarify policy content, subject matter recommendations to improve USPS business, methods for improving policy management, ways to address gaps and risks in the policy/process, and content for elimination. The Policy Specialist will assist the Task Lead in monitoring risks, coordinating document progression, scheduling, data review as well as meeting planning and coordination in a virtual environment with USPS stakeholders. Work will include methods for improving the policy management processes. A successful Policy Specialist will be able to act as the right hand of the assigned Task Lead in facilitating team activities, shepherding forward excellent products, maintaining deadlines and requirements, and delivering high-quality outputs to the client.
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.
Responsibilities
Support the development and writing of policies and policy-related materials (guidance documents, standard operating procedures, etc.) to direct work processes
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 assigned task lead with coordination, scheduling, and administrative duties
Support and communicate the development of policy deliverables for USPS review
Help the LMI team deliver excellence, including reaching program milestone achievements and assessing customer feedback
Support the assigned task lead with building and maintaining trusted partner relationships with USPS customer leadership
Coordinate and support engagement with USPS stakeholders, including steering committees and working groups, to develop roles, responsibilities, and an implementation plan for execution of work
Track task progress and ensure compliance with implementation plan and stakeholder expectations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 5 years of consulting experience supporting federal government clients, with at least 3 years in a client-facing role requiring direct interaction with senior stakeholders.
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting federal agency operations, including demonstrated involvement in policy analysis, program operations, or regulatory/compliance environments.
Demonstrated experience facilitating multi-stakeholder engagements (e.g., workshops, governance boards, cross-functional working groups) with documented outcomes or decisions.
Proven ability to brief senior executives (SES or equivalent), including development of briefing materials and delivery of clear, concise recommendations.
Demonstrated experience translating policy, regulatory, or legislative requirements into actionable guidance for non-policy audiences (e.g., operations staff, program teams).
Exceptional writing skills, evidenced by authorship of formal deliverables such as policy memos, white papers, executive briefings, or operational guidance documents. Writing samples may be requested.
Strong analytical skills with direct experience synthesizing complex information into clear, structured recommendations for client decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment, including supporting concurrent deliverables with shifting deadlines.
Active or ability to obtain a Position of Public Trust
Target salary range: $80,000-$130,000
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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