Job Description
Join California's premier state agency in Sacramento and shape public policy that impacts millions. We're urgently seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to drive critical initiatives in healthcare, education, and infrastructure. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the opportunity to serve your community at the highest level. Apply now to become part of our mission to build a better California.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex state and federal regulations to develop actionable policy recommendations
- Conduct comprehensive research and data analysis for legislative proposals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, and operations
- Prepare detailed policy briefs and presentations for executive leadership
- Monitor implementation outcomes and recommend strategic adjustments
- Represent the agency in stakeholder meetings and public forums
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of government policy analysis experience
- Expertise in healthcare or education policy strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SAS)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Valid California driver's license with clean record
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance