Job Description
Join Sacramento's dynamic government team as a Senior Policy Analyst! Shape impactful public policy while enjoying exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities. This full-time role offers competitive compensation in California's capital city.
Responsibilities
- Develop and analyze complex public policy initiatives aligned with city strategic goals
- Conduct thorough research on urban planning, sustainability, and social equity programs
- Prepare detailed policy briefs and recommendations for council presentations
- Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to implement policy solutions
- Monitor federal and state regulatory changes affecting local government
- Manage stakeholder engagement through public forums and community meetings
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, or related field
- 5+ years of policy analysis experience in municipal/government setting
- Expertise in quantitative/qualitative research methodologies
- Proficient with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Valid California driver's license with clean record
- U.S. citizenship required for government clearance
- Experience with Sacramento municipal code preferred