Job Description
Join the City of Austin's innovative government team as a Senior Policy Analyst. Shape public policy initiatives that impact over 950,000 residents while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. This role offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to Austin's future growth.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze complex policy issues related to urban development, sustainability, and public services
- Develop data-driven policy recommendations for City Council consideration
- Coordinate with multiple city departments and community stakeholders
- Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and legislative summaries
- Monitor implementation of adopted policies and evaluate outcomes
- Manage grant applications and compliance for federal/state funding
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Political Science, or related field
- 5+ years of policy analysis experience in government or nonprofit sector
- Expertise in quantitative/qualitative research methodologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Texas driver's license required
- Experience with Austin municipal government preferred