Department Policy Analyst

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range:$85000-$95000USD Annually

Total Base Pay Range:69405.42 - 90227.05 - 111048.67 USD Annual

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on educationexperienceand skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays includinga starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information clickherefor our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Consults and collaborates with executive leadership subject matter experts stakeholders and others to develop strategic policy strategies to advance policy priorities.Recommendsaccurateandtimelystrategies and policy initiatives to leadership based on data and high-quality analysis to support decision making and programmatic decisions.

• Seeksand activelyparticipatesin Federal State County and community organization committees and workgroups that build collaborative partnerships. Advocates for changes and/or improvements to programs and/or policies that align with the Departments goals.

• Tracks and responds to ongoing legislation during the legislative sessionidentifiesemergingissuesor concerns and recommends solutions. Coordinates with elected officials and county lobbyists on proposed bills and legislation.

• Analyzesmonitors and interprets thefinancial impactof new state and federal proposed legislation or policy changes and provides Department financial information for inclusion in legislative fiscal notes.

• Composes correspondence talking points and position papers on relevant topics which may be used to advocate for policy changes and to testify at various state or federal hearings and inform the public of potential impacts.

• Recommends data-driven innovative outcome-based solutions to improve program performance program initiativesinnovationsand outcomes that support and align with the Departments priorities.

• Prepares materials for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners County Manager and other internal and external partners.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:Minimum 5yearswork relatedexperience

Education:BachelorsDegree

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred knowledgeskillsand abilities:

• Experience incomplexpolicyresearchand data analysis.

• Experience analyzing and writing public policy.

• Experience working with elected officials.

• Ability to explain a variety ofpoliciesto diverse audiences.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Graduate-level studies in public policy communication or related field.

Additional Job Information:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks arefor every position.

• A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Drivers license within30-daysof hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.

• In any materials yousubmit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

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