Job Description
Join California's premier fiscal policy team shaping the state's economic future. The Department of Finance seeks a visionary Senior Policy Analyst to develop evidence-based recommendations that impact billions in state resources. Collaborate with legislative leaders, agency executives, and stakeholders to analyze complex fiscal challenges and drive data-driven solutions. This is your opportunity to influence California's budgetary priorities while advancing your career in public service.
Responsibilities
- Analyze fiscal data and economic trends to inform state budget development
- Develop comprehensive policy briefs and fiscal impact statements
- Coordinate with state agencies to evaluate program effectiveness
- Present findings to legislative committees and executive leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams on high-priority fiscal initiatives
- Monitor federal policy changes affecting state revenues
- Design performance metrics for public programs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, or related field
- 5+ years of government policy analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools
- Deep knowledge of California's budget processes
- Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Experience testifying before legislative bodies
- Valid California driver's license
- U.S. citizenship required