Job Description
Join North Carolina's premier state agency in Raleigh and shape public policy initiatives that impact millions of residents. The Department of Administration seeks an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to conduct research, analyze legislation, and develop strategic recommendations for state programs. This immediate opening offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work directly with state leadership on critical initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex state legislation, regulations, and policy trends to assess impact on North Carolina communities
- Prepare comprehensive policy briefs, reports, and recommendations for executive leadership
- Coordinate inter-agency task forces and stakeholder engagement sessions
- Monitor federal policy developments and evaluate implications for state implementation
- Develop quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to support evidence-based decision making
- Present findings to legislative committees and senior government officials
- Manage policy implementation timelines and compliance metrics
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of policy analysis experience in government or public sector
- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Deep knowledge of North Carolina state government operations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R)
- Experience with legislative processes and stakeholder management