Policy Analyst
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Job Description
Job Description
- Come join VTAs Government Affairs team as we shape the future of transportation policy where impactful leadership meets transportation innovation! This role is pivotal in building the future of our regional transportation framework. Apply today!
Definition
Under direction a Policy Analystperforms professional policy development duties in support of VTA initiatives and community relations programs regarding VTA construction projects and other VTA programs.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification performs professional and sensitive duties related to VTA policy development communications with the Board and committees strategic planning and community relations. This class is distinguished from the Senior Policy Analyst in that duties of the latter class involve more extensive contact with management senior technical and legal staff business and community groups and boards and commissions. In addition this class may provide lead direction to lower level staff whereas the Senior Policy Analyst may exercise full supervisory authority over other staff.
Ideal Candidate
We are searching for a dynamic and driven policy analyst to bolster our Government Affairs team. The perfect candidate will play a pivotal role in crafting policies and developing legislation program materials and delivering presentations for public forums elected officials as well as for the Board and its Committees. This position will support VTAs federal state regional and local policies. They will excel in nurturing robust relationships with Board members and their teams orchestrating the participation of elected officials in project events and offering continuous support for Board Member inquiries. Familiarity with Santa Clara County cities and transportation is a plus and experience in a public agency is preferred.
While were welcoming to a variety of different candidates this position could be an excellent role for a number of different profiles including those who:- Want to be team players with strong interpersonal skills working within the community and VTA to help elevate and integrate equitable transit initiatives throughout our work.
- Are passionate adaptable and innovative team players who want to learn and contribute to the development of a visionary transit network.
- Are interested in collaborative and impactful transformative change; working with supportive teams to help grow our service and lead our region.
About VTAThe Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area VTA is Santa Clara Countys authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus) congestion management transportationrelated funding highway design and construction real estate and transitoriented development and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local state and federal partners VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable accessible communityfocused innovative and environmentally responsible transportation options promoting the regions vitality. VTA provides bus light rail and paratransit services and participates as a funding partner in regional rail services including Caltrain Capital Corridor and the Altamont Corridor Express.
About the Division
Government Affairs is responsible for Government Affairs and the Board Office. Government Affairs is responsible for developing and coordinating VTAs legislative and intergovernmental programs at the federal state regional and local levels. Staff analyzes the impact of legislative and regulatory issues and develops a coordinated strategy for responding to these issues. Government Affairs manages VTAs legislative advocacy efforts in Washington D.C. Sacramento and the Bay Area. Additionally staff keeps close contact and serves as the main point of communication with elected officials at the federal state regional and local levels. The Board Office is responsible for VTA Board and Committee support which includes preparation of meeting agendas and minutes distributing and responding to Board correspondence developing and maintaining relationships with Board and committee members and VTA constituencies and providing support services to the Board of Directors. It is also responsible for preparing the annual Board and committee work plans maintaining official records and ensuring compliance with statutory noticing requirements.
Our Community
Santa Clara County sometimes referred to as Silicon Valley is unique for its innovation natural attractions and thriving community. With numerous amenities and perfect weather it has long been considered one of the best places in the United States to live and work. Its calendar of festivals and celebrations supports the community spirit. Nearby open space provides easy access to mountain parks trails lakes streams and beautiful coastal beaches.
The countys population of 1.9 million is the largest in Northern California and is composed of 15 cities: Campbell Cupertino Gilroy Los Altos Los Altos Hills Los Gatos Milpitas Monte Sereno Morgan Hill Mountain View Palo Alto San Jose Santa Clara Saratoga Sunnyvale.
Classification Bargaining Unit: NonRep
Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline:April 20 2025 at 11:59 PM
Interviews:Week of May(Tentative) Essential Job Functions
Typical Tasks
- Performs a variety of confidential professional duties regarding VTA policy development strategic planning and community relations;
- Assists with the development preparation and review of Board memoranda and presentations at public forums;
- Develops recommends and implements strategies to protect and promote VTAs interests in the areas of policy and community relations;
- Analyzes coordinates and implements special projects;
- Identifies future issues which may impact VTA and formulates recommendations on providing appropriate responses;
- Establishes and maintains relationships with Board members and their staff;
- Assists VTA legislative staff as well as outside agency staff; supports governmental affairs activities;
- Participates in the budget planning and preparation process for the unit as assigned;
- Acts as VTA staff liaison to various boards committees and other organizations as assigned;
- Makes presentations regarding VTA programs and policies to various organizations city councils and other agencies as needed;
- Reviews incoming correspondence and uses judgment to respond or make recommendations where appropriate; writes and edits correspondence;
- Authors speaking points for VTA Chair Board members and staff as needed;
- Provides ongoing assistance to the Board Secretary regarding Board Member concerns;
- Prepares reports policies correspondence and other documents; reviews documents prepared by others;
- May provide lead direction including delegating assignments reviewing work and training lower level staff;
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards
Sufficient training education and professional experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Development of the required knowledge skills and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a fouryear degree in public administration political science or related field and four 4 years of experience in legislative representation policy analysis or a similar capacity.
Experience in a public agency and experience interacting with local and regional media are preferred.Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
- Principles practices and trends of public administration and intergovernmental relations;
- Local regional state and federal transportation policies funding processes services functions legislative processes and other activities;
- Public administration and legislative analysis techniques at the program and political level;
- Principles of report writing and presentation;
- State federal and local governing laws;
- Principles and practices of program development;
- Principles and practices of lead supervision and training.
- Analyze and interpret policy and legislative issues and ensure accurate presentation;
- Prepare and present clear and concise reports;
- Investigate analyze evaluate and recommend solutions to legislative budgetary and administrative problems;
- Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines;
- Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
- Take initiative reason logically and be creative in developing and introducing new ideas;
- Define problem areas and evaluate recommend and implement alternative solutions to complex issues and problems;
- Exercise good judgment use discretion and maintain confidentiality when necessary;
- Interact effectively with executives public officials members of the media and representatives of public and private organizations;
- Provide effective lead direction and training to assigned staff.
Whats in it for YouWork/Life Balance:40hour work weeks and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule.
- Health:VTA participates in a CalPERSsponsored medical plan with VTA contribution to employee and dependent premium health insurance premiums. Employees pay a monthly contribution of any amount in excess of the Kaiser Bay Area Family rate.
- Flex Spending Account: $300 employerfunded Health FSA for eligible employees.
- Vision:VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents.
- Dental:Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents.
- Leave:17 days of vacation (accrued)80 Hours ofsicktime(accrued) 12paid holidays per yearand 1 floating holiday per year.
- Retirement:
- Participation in CalPERS
- Classic Members:
- PEPRA Members:
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (voluntary)
- 457 pretax
- 457 Roth
- Selfdirected brokerage account option for qualifying employees
- Retiree medical coverage for eligible employees with VTA contributions to the retirees medical premium
- Participation in CalPERS
Additional perks:
- All active fulltime employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for transit passes for use over VTA lines including VTA Paratransit services.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to each employee eligible dependent and household member 24 hours a day seven days a week.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Fund
- Wellness Programs
As we continue to implementourVTA Forward Plan we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.
For more information about our VTA Forward Plan visit: Instructions
Please read this entire job announcement before applying for the position. Print and keep a copy of this announcement so that you can refer to it. Questions not answered within this job announcement may be sent to.
To ensure consideration completed applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources department by the stated closing time and date posted. When the stated closing date is continuous apply immediately; the position may close without notice.
You will receive an immediate email confirming receipt of your submitted application. If you do not receive this email contact NEOGOVs Applicant Assistance Line atbetween 8:00AM to 5:00PM (PST) Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment (paper applications or resumes will not be accepted). Job Interest Notification Cards or copies of previous partial or unsubmitted applications are not an acceptable substitute to a completed application.
ALL APPLICATION AND TESTING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL.Applicants should select email as the preferred method of notification. Candidates must maintain an uptodate valid and reliable email address. Candidates are also responsible for maintaining uptodate phone numbers and addresses on their online account. Due to the number of applications received candidates must check their application status through their online account. Contact NeoGov for assistance if needed.
Information on how to apply for jobs at the VTA is available on the VTA Employment website and from theNEOGOVsApplicant Assistance Line 855 support is available from 8:00AMto 5:00PM(PST) Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you wish to request an accommodation call the Human Resources Department ator email at .
Application Processing Information
All related current and past work experience (including VTA experience) must be listed and fully described in the Work Experience section of the application (See Resume is not acceptable). Incomplete or improperly completed online applications may be rejected even if you are qualified for the position for which you are applying. It is your responsibility to ensure that the online application reflects the work experience and education needed to meet the requirements for the position you are applying for. Although your resume may have all your experience and education details please make sure to complete each section of the online application to ensure that your information is accurately captured during our screening process.
Important: Proof of Education either as a copy of a diploma or transcript is required to verify all educational units listed on your application. Official transcripts are not necessary. Copies of diplomas degrees transcripts or foreign transcript evaluations must be attached to the submitted application as a pdf.
Note: Failure to provide all of the required documents in the appropriate format (pdf ONLY) and properly labeled as shown in the example (for example: SmithJ BS Diploma) will result in the application being rejected as incomplete. No exceptions will be made.
Note:Applicants holding degrees or credentials from outside the United States who are using these qualifications exclusively to qualify for a position are required to provide a foreign transcript evaluation as a pdf and properly labeled as shown above. Failure to provide a foreign transcript evaluation will result in the application being rejected as incomplete. No exceptions will be made.
All applications are subject to review as to meeting minimum qualifications at any point in the recruitment process. Passing any step is no guarantee of continuation if it is determined that the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the class specification.
Candidates found to have exaggerated/falsified their qualifications experience training and/or education may be disqualified at any point in the recruitment process and may be denied future employment with the VTA.
If selected for the position candidates will be required to complete a criminal conviction disclosure form. Candidates who successfully become VTA employees and fail to disclose any of the criminal background information as required may be subject to discipline up to and including discharge.
Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six 6 months. However Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six 6 month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two 2 years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. If you have questions related to an Eligible List you might be on or were on you should contact Human Resources.
If you have questions regarding your status as an applicant for this position please call the Human Resources Department ator email at.
VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age ancestry color marital status mental or physical disability genetic information national origin immigration status political affiliation race religion creed sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation pregnancy medical condition disabled veteran or veteran status etc.Required Experience:
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