Job Description
Join the City of Raleigh's dynamic Policy & Innovation team where your expertise directly shapes community development and public service excellence. We seek a Senior Policy Analyst to drive evidence-based solutions for urban challenges in North Carolina's capital city. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving 475,000+ residents through impactful governance.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive policy recommendations through quantitative analysis and stakeholder engagement
- Lead cross-departmental initiatives on housing affordability and sustainability initiatives
- Prepare detailed budgetary impact assessments for legislative proposals
- Present findings to City Council committees and community forums
- Manage research projects using GIS mapping and demographic modeling tools
- Collaborate with federal/state agencies on grant compliance and program evaluation
- Maintain compliance with NC General Statutes and municipal regulations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, or related field
- 5+ years of policy analysis experience in municipal/government setting
- Advanced proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, R) and GIS platforms
- Demonstrated success in developing data-driven policy frameworks
- NC driver's license with clean driving record
- Experience with public budgeting processes and grant administration
- Superior written/verbal communication skills with public presentation experience