Policy Advisor (ADMINISTRATOR V)

Governor's Office for Children; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governor's Office for Children seeks a Policy Advisor to help develop and implement policy aimed at reducing child poverty and boosting economic mobility in Maryland. The role combines research, drafting proposals, and staff support for the Children's Cabinet, with a focus on equity and results.

Based in Annapolis with hybrid schedule and occasional travel to Baltimore and other state locations, this position requires senior-level communication with Cabinet officials and interagency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public policy; master's may substitute for up to 3 years.
• Experience leading cross-agency initiatives with delivery responsibility.
• Deep subject-matter expertise in at least one policy area with track record shaping systems-level strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft policy proposals.
• Staff the Children's Cabinet.
• Coordinate interagency initiatives.
• Advise senior leadership on issues affecting at-risk youth and racial wealth equity.

Skills

Cross-agency leadership

Policy drafting

Research skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution (up to 3 years)

Job description

The Policy Advisor supports the Governor's Office for Children in developing and implementing policy to reduce child poverty and increase economic mobility across Maryland. The role involves research and drafting of policy proposals, staffing the Children's Cabinet, coordinating interagency initiatives, and advising senior leadership on issues affecting at-risk youth and racial wealth equity. This is a hybrid position based in Annapolis with travel to Baltimore and other state locations as needed.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in government or political setting (or master's degree in public policy may substitute for up to 3 years)
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-agency initiatives with strategic responsibility for delivery and results
• Deep subject-matter expertise in at least one relevant policy area with track record of shaping systems-level strategy
• Proven ability to represent an organization in high-stakes settings with executive leadership and Cabinet officials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail