Lead Policy Advisor - Budget

About the role

The Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis oversees four precincts in Harris County, serving as the administrative head of the county's government. Precinct One, represented by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, covers 363 square miles with a diverse population and includes major landmarks such as downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and track changes to the county budget, policies, and related laws and regulations.
• Draft succinct policy memos and relevant background documents.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external County departments, as well as city, state, and federal elected officials and agencies, and outside advocates and stakeholders.
• Think strategically and enable strategies to advance and defend key budget and tax policy priorities.
• Perform research to evaluate budgets, considering best practices and new strategies.
• Develop and prepare agendas, presentation materials, reports, fact sheets, and other documents.
• Delegate and direct the workflow of Policy Advisors.
• Lead as the subject matter expert and assist Policy Advisors.
• Ensure procedures and protocols are followed throughout the Policy Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Political Science, Law, Economics, Research Science, or a related field of study.
• Five (5) years experience in policy analysis, related government experience, or other areas of analysis that can advance Precinct One's mission.
• Experience in delegating and directing workflow of others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and justice consistent with the Precinct One mission, with experience in some combination of research, policy development, and advocacy.
• Quantitative and/or data analytic skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, or Law Degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Experience working in or with government departments or agencies (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to partner with community coalitions and local leaders to accelerate their work to achieve equitable policies and outcomes (preferred).
• Ability to analyze data, monitor budget performance, identify economic disparities, and develop and implement strategies to address disparities (preferred).