Contracts Policy Analyst

Highlight is seeking a Washington, DC-based Policy Analyst to support our General Services Administration (GSA) Contract Team. This role will provide policy analysis, regulatory compliance expertise, and system functionality support. The Policy Analyst will interpret and apply regulatory knowledge to ensure system alignment with federal acquisitions.

• Apply working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to assess regulatory policies
• Analyze statutory and regulatory policies to ensure alignment with system functionality.
• Communicate policy interpretations, system impacts, and regulatory updates.
• Document and analyze policy impacts.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations in system design and implementation.
• Support policy-related research to enhance system effectiveness and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline.
• 2 years of experience as a Policy Analyst, Government Contracts Manager, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Title 2 CFR.
• Ability to connect acquisition policy to system functionality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to convey policy interpretations and impacts.
• Knowledge of SAM.gov and FPDS.gov functionality.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a public trust. 

For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results.

Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight’s founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org. 

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers.

To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us at Recruiting@HighlightTech.com  Please include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email.

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