Sr Policy Advisor & Special Projects Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Serves as a strategic leader within the Office of Regional Development (ORD) advancing highpriority initiatives and shaping policy direction in alignment with the Mayors priorities. The role oversees complex crossdepartmental projects conducts rigorous policy and data analysis and provides senior leadership with actionable insights and recommendations. Areas of focus may include housing regional planning and transportation economic development environmental sustainability and canyon management. The position plays a critical role in ensuring ORDs work is coordinated datadriven and strategically aligned with Countywide objectives.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration Public Policy Business Administration Sociology Economics Statistics Information Science or related field plus five (5) years of related experience of which one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides advanced policy research analysis and data interpretation to inform strategic decisionmaking for ORD and the Mayors Office.
• Leads the development planning and execution of special projects establishing strategic goals and identifying risks constraints and implementation pathways.
• Evaluates policies operational processes interdependencies and data systems to design innovative evidencebased solutions to complex regional and community challenges.
• Ensure consistent transparent communication among project partners fostering alignment accountability and coordinated action across divisions and external stakeholders.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership managing sensitive information and maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Organizational development and change management
• Project development planning and execution
• Strategic planning frameworks and methodologies
• Advanced analytical and criticalthinking approaches
• Government operations and public policy processes
• Research design and statistical analysis
• Data visualization mapping and analytical tools

Skills and Abilities to:

• Build trust and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders including executives elected officials community partners and technical experts
• Demonstrate strategic thinking creativity and initiative in addressing emerging issues and shaping policy direction
• Communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal formats
• Produce highquality narrative and statistical reports policy briefs and executivelevel documents
• Operate effectively in a fastpaced dynamic environment while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Exercise sound judgment maintain confidentiality and uphold professional integrity in all interactions

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a typical office setting. This position is eligible for formal teleworking arrangements requiring a set schedule and telework agreement approved by the Director.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This is an appointed at-will position without tenure and exempt from the career service system.