Job Description
Join Massachusetts' premier state agency shaping fiscal policy and government operations. We seek a dynamic Senior Policy Analyst to drive evidence-based solutions for critical public challenges. This role offers unparalleled impact on state budgeting, regulatory reform, and interagency collaboration. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement within state government. Work in Boston's historic Seaport District with hybrid flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex fiscal policies and recommend data-driven reforms to state leadership
- Lead cross-departmental initiatives on budget allocation and resource optimization
- Develop comprehensive policy briefs and legislative testimony for the Governor's Office
- Conduct quantitative research using state financial datasets and economic models
- Coordinate with federal agencies and private sector partners on grant opportunities
- Mentor junior analysts and manage policy project timelines
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, or related field (5+ years experience may substitute)
- 3+ years of policy analysis experience in government or public sector
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, R, or Python for data analysis
- Demonstrated success in developing state-level fiscal policy recommendations
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts state budget processes and regulations
- Exceptional written communication with published policy papers
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one