Job Description
Join Nebraska's premier public service team as a Senior Policy Analyst in Omaha. Shape state initiatives through data-driven research, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic policy development. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and meaningful impact on Nebraska's future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex state policies and recommend evidence-based improvements
- Coordinate with legislative bodies and community stakeholders
- Prepare comprehensive policy briefs and legislative testimony
- Lead cross-departmental task forces on public initiatives
- Monitor federal regulatory changes affecting Nebraska
- Develop implementation frameworks for new policies
- Present findings to senior leadership 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 statistical analysis tools (SPSS, R)
- Strong knowledge of Nebraska legislative processes
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven project management experience
- Nebraska residency required at time of hire