Senior Policy Writer

Management Solutions is a nationally acclaimed management consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that strengthen our nation’s security. With expertise in project strategy, energy technical services, predictive management systems, environmental solutions, and advanced data analytics, we tackle the most complex challenges facing our federal partners. Since 2002, MSLLC has earned prestigious honors, including Small Business of the Year from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Proudly recognized as a Top Employer in Greater Knoxville, we are committed to driving progress and inspiring trust nationwide.
Role Overview:
The Policy Writer will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Office of Clean Energy Demonstration (OCED) to ensure policies align with regulatory requirements, organizational goals, and industry best practices to develop, revise, and maintain comprehensive organizational policies and procedures. The Policy Writer possesses exceptional research, analytical, and communication skills, with a knack for translating complex information into clear, concise, and actionable guidelines. This position will support organizational compliance and operational excellence while contributing to a culture of transparency and accountability.
Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree
• 16 years of experience developing policy

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, analyze data, and work closely with OCED federal staff to understand their needs and goals as related to the development of policies, procedures, and other guidance documents. 
• Coordinate and lead policy collaboration meetings with key OCED stakeholders; candidates must demonstrate comfort with taking initiative to convene and lead stakeholder meetings to solicit the necessary information for document development. 
• Collaborate with the OCED Program Management team to write, revise, develop, evaluate, and validate organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide a thorough understanding of project / program management to inform the development of polices, procedures, and guidance.
• Interface with subject matter experts to develop appropriate documentation.
• Assist OCED in determining where gaps exist across policies, procedures, and guidance documents and/or where documents may be able to be combined. 
• Review OCED’s policy, procedure, and guidance library and provide recommendations on when and what to update (i.e., ongoing maintenance).
• Ensure all documentation is DOE compliant. 
• Develop deployment plans for communicating and implementing new guidance across the organization. 
• Provide recommendations and reports on policies, projects, and/or research OCED should pursue to enable execution of its missing and achieve office goals.
• Review official policy documents to ensure integration of the appropriate content, grammar, clarity, themes, and messages into all documents for internal and external distribution. 
• Follow writers’ guidance to ensure procedures format, order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology provide ease of use. 
• Execute other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. 

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience navigating a diverse group of stakeholders
• Strong / extensive experience developing organizational and Project Management policies, procedures, and guides for the Federal government
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Visio
• Background in the energy industry or private sector supporting billion-dollar commercial infrastructure projects
• Experience with DOE Project Management Orders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (throughout all levels of the organization) with the ability to synthesize information concisely and clearly
• High degree of self-confidence and determination
• Advanced organizational and management skills
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities and assignments without diminished effectiveness
• Ability to work individually, as part of a team, or leading a team

Working Location and Conditions:
This is a remote position with expectation to work 8 am – 5 pm Eastern Time. This position is primarily performed in a home office setting. Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.
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What We Offer:
Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!
Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. 
Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.