Hybrid Policy & Workforce Planning Specialist

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Híbrido; USD 74.000 - 106.000; Jornada completa

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Hybrid work schedule

Descripción de la vacante

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Policy and Research Specialist in the Strategic Planning and Policy Unit to coordinate statewide workforce planning, policy development, and grant management activities.

The incumbent oversees the MassHire Workforce Board Certification process and the Local Annual Plan for the local workforce development areas, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and EOLWD priorities.

Formación

• MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, management or public administration, the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis.
• Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may substitute for up to two years of the required experience. II. A Graduate degree may substitute for the required experience. III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than business administration/public administration may substitute for up to one year.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate statewide workforce planning to align with federal, state, and EOLWD priorities.
• Develop, revise, and QA policy documents issued through the MassWorkforce Issuance system.
• Oversee and coordinate the MassHire Workforce Board Certification process for local areas.
• Manage the Local Annual Plan process for regional alignment.
• Assist with statewide visioning, strategic alignment, and coordination with EOLWD.
• Support regional planning efforts, ensuring consistency with statewide strategies.
• Contribute to the development and submission of the WIOA State Plan and related documents.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and interpret laws/regulations to inform policy decisions.
• Maintain records and data systems; prepare reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide training and technical assistance to MassHire Centers and Workforce Boards.
• Serve as a liaison to EOLWD staff, MassHire Career Centers, Workforce Boards, and other state agencies.
• Review, edit, and ensure accuracy of policy documents prior to statewide issuance.
• Organize and analyze data to support planning and reporting.
• Coordinate meetings, seminars, workshops, and panels to gather and disseminate information.
• Utilize workforce systems, CRM, analytics tools, and collaboration platforms.
• Support statewide innovation efforts including the Office of Workforce Innovation and the MassHire Innovation Project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Descripción del empleo

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Policy and Research Specialist in the Strategic Planning and Policy Unit to coordinate statewide workforce planning, policy development, and grant management activities.

The incumbent oversees the MassHire Workforce Board Certification process and the Local Annual Plan for the local workforce development areas, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and EOLWD priorities.