Job Description
Join Texas's premier state agency in an immediate hire opportunity with comprehensive benefits including a pension plan. We're seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to drive critical initiatives in public sector modernization. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and direct involvement in shaping state policies that affect millions of Texans.
Responsibilities
- Develop and analyze state policy frameworks for healthcare and education systems
- Conduct quantitative research using statistical modeling and data visualization tools
- Collaborate with legislative committees on policy implementation strategies
- Prepare executive briefings and legislative testimony documents
- Oversee cross-agency task force initiatives
- Monitor federal compliance requirements for state programs
- Mentor junior analysts on policy analysis methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field
- 5+ years of policy analysis experience in state/federal government
- Proficiency in SAS, R, or Python for statistical analysis
- Experience with stakeholder engagement across diverse sectors
- Valid Texas driver's license with clean record
- Active security clearance (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Proven track record of policy recommendations adopted by state agencies