Job Description
Join Texas State Government's elite policy team in El Paso and help shape critical state initiatives. We're urgently seeking a dynamic Policy Analyst to address border security, healthcare access, and economic development challenges. This is your chance to make direct impact on community wellbeing while enjoying exceptional benefits and career advancement opportunities.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance
- Generous retirement plan with 12% employer match
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development
- Flexible scheduling and remote work options
- Paid state holidays and generous vacation time
Responsibilities
- Analyze state legislation and regulatory impacts on border communities
- Develop policy recommendations addressing healthcare access disparities
- Coordinate with federal/local agencies on cross-border initiatives
- Prepare comprehensive briefings for state leadership
- Manage stakeholder engagement with community organizations
- Conduct quantitative/qualitative research using government databases
- Monitor budget allocations for state-funded programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field
- 3+ years government/public sector experience
- Advanced knowledge of Texas state legislative processes
- Proficiency in policy analysis software (e.g., PolicyMap, GIS)
- Experience with grant writing and compliance
- Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish required
- Valid Texas driver's license