Senior Policy Advisor (Program Manager) - VID 218926

About the role

The Senior Policy Advisor (Program Manager) plays a crucial role within the Office of Strategic Planning, supporting the Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. This position involves conducting policy analysis, developing proposals, and facilitating cross-divisional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on complex issues, including State agency business processes and best practices.
• Develop State of the State proposals and participate in the development of business cases and policy proposals for cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Assist in the assessment of existing and proposed initiatives, including stakeholder analysis, impact evaluation, and resource requirements.
• Prepare concise summaries of key findings, options, and points of decision, and present these to executive leadership.
• Lead and facilitate enterprise-wide initiatives and special projects, coordinating with agency leaders and stakeholders.
• Track the status and progress of strategic initiatives, gathering and interpreting performance data, and presenting it to senior leadership.
• Manage consultant resources and ensure their adherence to agreed-upon timelines and quality of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operational Needs

• May require travel (approximately 20%) to support agency-wide initiatives.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of relevant full-time work experience in public policy, project management, policy analysis, public sector management, research, data analysis, strategic planning, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public administration, public policy, management, political science, government, law, or a closely related field.
• Strong research skills and ability to gather and analyze information from disparate sources.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to summarize complex concepts quickly, clearly, and concisely for audiences at all levels.
• Strong presentation skills and experience producing professional-grade presentation materials using MS PowerPoint.
• Flexibility and comfort adapting to changing requirements and circumstances.
• Ability to work with substantial independence, take ownership of projects, and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Solution-oriented thinking, intellectual curiosity, and ability to seek out innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Eagerness to learn and understand new processes across various disciplines and sectors.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders.
• Expertise in Microsoft Suite, including advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, and use of remote presentation tools.
• Familiarity with State government operations or working in a state or local government environment is a plus.

Additional Comments

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from all communities and provide information about our EEO/AA statement and benefits on our website.

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