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Policy Development

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Policy Development is the process of designing, drafting, and refining formal policies to guide organizational or governmental decision-making and behavior. Professionals in government, corporate compliance, HR, and nonprofit sectors use this skill to translate goals and legal requirements into clear, actionable written policies.

Policy Development in the job market

Last checked October 27, 2026

Open roles
48

on Career App

Employers
33

hiring for it

Median pay
$143,000

from 48 roles

Disclose pay
100%

of these roles

Open roles requiring Policy Development (48)

Management and Program Analyst

Bureau of Land Management

Full-time · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $61,722 – $97,087

The Bureau of Land Management seeks an analyst to evaluate programs and operations, developing recommendations for management while handling budget analysis, policy creation, and performance reporting. This role suits someone comfortable with detailed research, data analysis, and preparing materials for decision-makers in a federal government setting.

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Social Worker Program Coordinator (120 Day Detail)- Inpatient Mental Health

Veterans Health Administration

Battle Creek, MI · $144,203 – $187,470

This 120-day detail offers leadership development in managing a 45-bed inpatient mental health program for Veterans, blending administrative oversight with clinical social work. It suits licensed clinical social workers ready to step into program coordination, staff supervision, and quality improvement roles within a healthcare system.

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Supervisory Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Environmental Protection Agency

Washington, DC · $131,342 – $197,200

This federal supervisory role leads teams within the EPA's air quality programs, providing technical guidance on air pollution control and emissions reduction policies while managing staff and stakeholder relationships.

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Inspections Investigations and Intelligence Oversight Specialist

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Fort Belvoir, VA · $143,913 – $187,093

This federal oversight role involves planning and executing inspections, audits, and investigations across Defense Threat Reduction Agency programs, with responsibility for developing inspection policies and ensuring internal controls are effective. It suits experienced investigators or auditors ready to lead compliance initiatives within a government defense context.

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Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, DC · $153,114 – $259,402

This SEC position oversees reasonable accommodation and religious accommodation requests, interpreting federal disability and employment law to guide agency decision-making and policy. The role suits analysts experienced in disability rights compliance who can research complex regulations, mentor staff, and develop institutional guidance on a sensitive, precedent-setting function.

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SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION OFFICER

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Full-time · Camp Springs, Maryland · $169,279 – $197,200

A federal leadership role overseeing fraud detection and national security screening within the immigration system. This position suits experienced federal officers ready to advance into management, directing policy development and supervising teams across multiple agencies.

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Indian Self Determination Specialist

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $106,437 – $138,370

This federal role advises on the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, helping the Bureau of Indian Affairs oversee tribal contracting and grant programs. It suits someone with deep experience in federal contracting, grant administration, and tribal compliance who can provide expert guidance on complex self-determination issues across the nation.

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PROGRAM ANALYST (HOUSING)

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

Arlington, VA · $143,913 – $187,093

This federal position involves managing and improving the Navy's quality of life and housing programs for active and reserve personnel, ensuring compliance with federal law and best practices across the department. The role requires deep expertise in housing policy, program development, and cross-agency coordination to solve complex operational challenges.

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Installation Child and Youth Program Director

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Honolulu, HI · $53 – $59 / hour

This military installation leadership role oversees all child and youth programs serving ages 6 weeks through 18, managing centers, family care, school-age services, and youth programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and program quality. The director develops policies, manages budgets, coordinates with regional leadership, and leads a team to deliver safe, developmentally appropriate services across multiple program types.

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Management and Program Analyst (Customer Service)

Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

This federal role oversees customer service strategy and experience improvement for the Architect of the Capitol, partnering with leadership across departments to develop best practices and measure service quality. It suits someone with experience designing and implementing customer service frameworks at organizational scale, and who can translate feedback into measurable improvements.

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Asked for alongside Policy Development

Measured from the 48 open roles that name Policy Development — not from a curated list.

What employers state they pay

Median

$143,000

Middle half

$109,000 – $166,000

From 48 of 48 open roles — the 100% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.

Who employers are hiring

  • Mid13%
  • Senior47%
  • Lead / Staff / Principal11%
  • Management28%
  • Executive2%

From 47 roles whose posting states a level.

Where Policy Development roles are

Among the 39 of 48 open roles we could place on a map.

Employers hiring for Policy Development

33 in total, most open roles first.

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