Job Description
Join California's premier policy development team as a Senior Policy Analyst. Shape statewide initiatives that impact millions of residents while working in a mission-driven environment. This pivotal role requires strategic thinking, deep policy expertise, and exceptional communication skills to drive meaningful change across public sectors.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze complex policy issues across healthcare, education, and environmental sectors
- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for legislative review and implementation
- Collaborate with state agencies to draft comprehensive policy frameworks
- Present findings to senior officials through clear, data-driven reports
- Monitor policy implementation outcomes and recommend adjustments
- Liaise with stakeholders including community organizations and industry partners
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive policy analysis experience in government
- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Demonstrated success in developing legislative proposals
- Strong written communication with sample portfolio required
- California residency required at time of hire