Job Description
Join the Texas Department of Transportation's innovative policy division in Austin, where you'll shape transportation solutions for millions of Texans. We seek a dynamic Senior Policy Analyst to drive evidence-based decision-making across state infrastructure projects. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to impact public policy at the state level.
Responsibilities
- Analyze transportation legislation and regulatory impacts for state compliance
- Develop comprehensive policy briefs for executive leadership review
- Coordinate with federal agencies on grant-funded transportation initiatives
- Lead stakeholder engagement sessions with local government partners
- Monitor legislative sessions for emerging transportation policy trends
- Prepare quantitative reports on infrastructure investment outcomes
- Train junior analysts on policy research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, or related field
- 5+ years of government policy analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis software (R, SAS, or Python)
- Texas State Government security clearance eligibility
- Proven expertise in transportation infrastructure policy frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid Texas driver's license