Policy Analyst (Mayor & City Council [MCC] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

About the Role

The Policy Analyst will support the office’s work on policy development, programmatic and partnership initiatives, and external affairs. This role provides professional-level support by performing research and analysis of complex policy issues, developing recommendations, and advising the Council Member on existing and proposed legislation. The analyst will also engage with the community to provide information, direction, and awareness of City programs, services, and projects.

Responsibilities

• Researches, gathers, compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data and information for City Council and management related to municipal policies, legislation, planning, and other assigned areas; provides general recommendations and ideas for policy development.
• Demonstrates key knowledge of industry trends and general policy and procedural needs present in the City and its departments.
• Coordinates and facilitates partnerships with City departments, services, and programs to ensure community needs are met; develops relationships within the community to align departmental programs with the City’s population under the Councilmember’s guidance.
• Creates, develops, and implements reporting tools and content; prepares, drafts, and distributes required documents, forms, and reports to facilitate policy development and timely communication.
• Ensures community members are informed about available resources; attends meetings, networks within the community, conducts phone outreach, and builds relationships under the Councilmember’s guidance.
• Assists community members seeking resources; supports case management for community programs, performs administrative work, and maintains reports and data on services and outreach goals in collaboration with City departments.
• Assists administrative staff with policy and procedural development; provides professional-level analysis on policy direction and defining parameters.
• Monitors potential legislation impacting policy and procedural development within the City; reports on impacts, concerns, and recommends alternatives or solutions.
• Prepares resolutions, documents, and agenda items as needed; provides regular briefings on areas of responsibility to facilitate information sharing.
• Conducts research on regional and other plans to analyze impacts and serve as a subject matter expert on policy development and analysis.
• Performs a wide range of technical, analytical, and general administrative duties.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in organizational planning, policy research, analysis, and development.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective research, data analysis, policy development, and the legislative process.
• Knowledge of municipal practices, services, and operations.
• Knowledge of organizational planning and design.
• Knowledge of policy planning, ordinance development, adoption, and implementation.
• Knowledge of customer service and community liaison practices.
• Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to promote effective outreach programs.
• Ability to educate and inform community members about City programs.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Ability to troubleshoot and implement technical solutions.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and recommend techniques for resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferences

• Advanced degree highly desired.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $55,432.00 - $65,062.40. The amount offered will depend upon qualifications.