Job Description
Join Tennessee's premier state government team as a Senior Policy Analyst in our Nashville headquarters. This urgent hiring opportunity offers a chance to shape statewide initiatives in public policy, program evaluation, and legislative analysis. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and the satisfaction of serving Tennessee communities. Apply now to be part of our dynamic mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex state policies and legislative proposals for impact assessment
- Develop evidence-based recommendations for department heads and elected officials
- Conduct stakeholder consultations across public/private sectors
- Prepare detailed policy briefs and executive summaries
- Manage multi-year research projects with cross-functional teams
- Monitor federal policy changes affecting Tennessee operations
- Present findings to legislative committees and public forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field
- 5+ years of government policy analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (SPSS, R, or Python)
- Proven track record of influencing state-level policy decisions
- Strong understanding of Tennessee's legislative process
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in high-pressure environments
- Tennessee residency required at time of hire