Coastal Zone Policy & Planning Analyst (Oahu)

State-of-Hawai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development on Oahu seeks a planning and policy analyst to support the Coastal Zone Management Program.

Responsibilities include implementing the Section 309 Strategy (2021-2025) and assisting in developing the FY26-30 strategy, plus providing admin and research support for MACZAC meetings. A Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• General research sources and research methods knowledge.
• Report-writing, government programs, and procurement basics.
• Familiarity with state planning, land use regulatory systems, and grant rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and policy analysis to support Coastal Zone Management.
• Assist in implementing and developing the Section 309 Strategy (FY26-30).
• Provide administrative and research support for MACZAC meetings.

Skills

Research methods

Report writing

Public speaking

Budget analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The State of Hawaii, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development on Oahu seeks a planning and policy analyst to support the Coastal Zone Management Program.

Responsibilities include implementing the Section 309 Strategy (2021-2025) and assisting in developing the FY26-30 strategy, plus providing admin and research support for MACZAC meetings. A Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s preferred.