Job Description
Join Texas State Government's critical mission to shape equitable public policy. We're urgently seeking a dynamic Senior Policy Analyst to drive transformative change across state initiatives. This high-impact role offers unparalleled opportunity to influence legislation affecting 30 million Texans while receiving premium benefits and competitive compensation. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute comprehensive policy research frameworks for state legislation
- Lead cross-agency task forces addressing healthcare access and education equity
- Analyze fiscal impact assessments for proposed regulatory changes
- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for governor's office review
- Present findings to legislative committees and stakeholder coalitions
- Mentor junior analysts while maintaining rigorous quality standards
- Monitor federal policy shifts affecting state implementation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, or related field
- 5+ years of policy analysis experience in government sector
- Advanced proficiency in statistical software (R/Stata) and GIS mapping
- Demonstrated success in drafting legislation with bipartisan support
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain within 30 days
- Expertise in Texas state government operations and regulatory frameworks
- Superior written communication for complex policy briefings