Job Description
Join California's leadership team in a critical role driving state policy initiatives. We're urgently seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to address pressing infrastructure challenges affecting millions of Californians. This high-impact position offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of our state while receiving exceptional benefits and career growth opportunities.
As a key member of the Governor's Policy Office, you'll collaborate with cabinet-level officials to develop data-driven solutions for complex urban and rural development issues. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to accelerate our state's resilience projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive policy research and analysis for infrastructure modernization initiatives
- Develop actionable recommendations to address housing affordability and transportation bottlenecks
- Coordinate with state agencies to implement evidence-based policy solutions
- Prepare high-stakes briefings for legislative leadership and executive cabinet
- Monitor policy implementation effectiveness through quantitative impact assessments
- Manage cross-departmental task forces for emergency response planning
- Represent state interests in intergovernmental forums with federal partners
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive policy analysis experience in government
- Expertise in quantitative data analysis with proficiency in R/Python
- Proven track record of developing successful legislative proposals
- Deep knowledge of California's regulatory frameworks and budget processes
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 security clearance
- Experience with crisis management protocols in public sector