Policy, Research & Communications Administrator

This isan At-Willpositionand servesat thepleasureof theDirectorof theWyoming DepartmentofWorkforce Services.

This position exists to direct oversee and administer the policy research and communications division within the Department of Workforce Services. The policy unit performs policy rule regulation and legislation analysis in order to enact and conduct agency strategic planning administer workforce training grants and liaise with the Wyoming Workforce Development Council and the Wyoming Womens Council. The research unit conducts and compiles state and nationwide labor market information to inform agency and workforce planning and inform the public about the labor market. The communication unit designs and delivers internal and external agency communications and coordinates a unified agency message for public-facing media and social platforms. The project management team oversees and manages large IT and non-IT projects for the agency.

PREFERENCES:

Experience in policy analysis and development; strategic planning development and assessment; promotion and development of agency communication needs and campaigns; significant management experience; experience in project management software problem-solving and delegation.

Bachelors degree preferably in journalism communications public policy or political science.

Six to eight years of experience managing people and programs.

Five to seven years of experience collaborating on various initiatives with federal state and community-level organizations and leaders to successfully complete projects.

• Ability to interact with lead and influence agency employees State agencies Legislature Federal agencies members of the public and workforce stakeholders.
• Ability to monitor progress toward strategic organizational goals evaluate organizational performance and take action to improve performance.
• Knowledge of agency administration and processes.
• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Knowledge of policy-making and other executive functions.
• Knowledge of project management techniques to include project management software planning budgeting time management and risk assessment.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There are in-state and out-of-state travel requirements.

• FLSA: Exempt
• This is an At-Will position and serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.
• The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
• Former State of Wyoming employees who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
• For the Veterans preference consideration supporting documentation must accompany your application.
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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