Job Description
Join California's premier financial policy agency during a critical period of state budget development. We seek a dynamic Senior Policy Analyst to lead high-impact research on fiscal sustainability, tax policy, and program evaluations. This urgent opening offers unparalleled opportunity to shape state policy during unprecedented economic challenges.
Our team operates at the intersection of data analysis and legislative strategy, directly advising Governor's Office leadership on multi-billion-dollar decisions. You'll collaborate with cabinet-level officials while developing evidence-based solutions affecting 40 million Californians.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex fiscal data to develop actionable policy recommendations for state budget formulation
- Lead cross-departmental reviews of agency spending proposals and performance metrics
- Research emerging economic trends and their implications for state revenue projections
- Prepare concise policy briefs and legislative testimony for high-stakes decision-makers
- Manage interagency task forces addressing urgent fiscal challenges
- Mentor junior analysts while maintaining rigorous quality assurance standards
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in government finance or policy analysis
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, R, or Python for economic modeling
- Demonstrated success in presenting complex fiscal data to non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of California's legislative and budget processes
- Security clearance eligibility required
- Experience with Tableau or Power BI visualization tools