Job Description
Join California's premier public service team as a Senior Policy Analyst in sunny San Diego! Shape impactful state initiatives while enjoying coastal living and career advancement. This full-time role offers unparalleled stability, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to drive meaningful change in communities across the Golden State.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Competitive salary with annual step increases
- Gold-standard state benefits package (health/dental/vision)
- Generous paid time off (12+ vacation days annually)
- Pension plan with employer contributions
- Professional development stipends
- Hybrid work flexibility
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex state legislation and regulatory frameworks
- Develop data-driven policy recommendations for agency leadership
- Coordinate inter-departmental initiatives across 12+ state agencies
- Prepare comprehensive legislative impact assessments
- Present findings to executive stakeholders and legislative committees
- Manage multi-year policy implementation roadmaps
- Mentor junior policy analysts
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years policy analysis experience in government or non-profit
- Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis (SPSS/R/Python)
- Deep understanding of California legislative processes
- Proven stakeholder management across diverse sectors
- Valid California driver's license
- Clear background clearance