Job Description
Join New York State's premier public service team as a Senior Policy Analyst. This full-time opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including a defined pension plan, and the chance to shape state policies that impact millions. We're seeking dedicated professionals committed to public excellence and innovation.
Why work with us?
- Robust pension plan with state contributions
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- Student loan forgiveness programs
- Professional development stipends
- Flexible work arrangements
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex state policies and legislative proposals
- Develop data-driven recommendations for agency leadership
- Coordinate interdepartmental policy implementation
- Prepare legislative testimony and executive summaries
- Monitor federal regulatory changes affecting New York
- Conduct stakeholder engagement with public and private sectors
- Manage policy research projects and budgets
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field
- 5+ years of government policy analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (SQL, R, Python)
- Demonstrated success in writing policy briefs and reports
- Knowledge of New York State government operations
- Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills
- Ability to obtain security clearance