Policy Analyst

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Sick leave and vacation accrual

Paid holidays and retirement options

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Policy Analyst to support a diverse policy portfolio with analysis and recommendations, under supervisory guidance. You will coordinate with policy advisors, across offices, and state agencies, while aiding scheduling and administrative tasks as needed.

The role requires strong writing and speaking skills, familiarity with governmental processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Two years work related experience and Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields helpful.
• Public policy analysis and development skills, as demonstrated by professional and/or academic experience.
• Experience working on policy areas in the relevant portfolio, or related issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with governmental and legislative processes.
• A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to identify and assess the role of specific policy initiatives and goals in the context of a broad agenda.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated adherence to deadlines while adapting to incoming priority changes.

Responsibilities

• The analyst maintains policy expertise, develops strategies, and is prepared to brief and advise the Governor and other administration officials concerning all the issue areas in their portfolio.
• The analyst will coordinate this work as needed with other policy advisors, other offices of the Governor (communications, budget, legal, etc.), and appropriate state agencies.
• The policy analyst will work closely with the Governor’s legislative team to help advance the Governor’s agenda during legislative sessions.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Multitasking

Project management

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields

Job description

Colorado for All

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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Department Information

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, making housing more affordable and available, improving public safety, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Office of the Governor's staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.

Transparency Posting

The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

An intended candidate within the Policy and Research team, Office of the Governor has been identified for this position.

Internal Policy and Research Applicants Only

Position: Policy Analyst

Hiring Range: $65,000-$75,000

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Governor's staff includes offices for budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.

Position Description: The Governor’s Office of Policy and Research is seeking a Policy Analyst to support a policy portfolio of a range of issues providing policy and legislative analysis and recommendations, with supervisory support from a senior member of the policy team. The analyst reports to the Director of Policy and Research. The Policy Analyst will assist with policy coordination among the broader policy office and may also provide administrative support, including scheduling, to the Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Legislative Affairs and Director of Policy and Research and support administrative and operational processes among the Governor’s Policy and Research team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The analyst maintains policy expertise, develops strategies, and is prepared to brief and advise the Governor and other administration officials concerning all the issue areas in their portfolio. The analyst will coordinate this work as needed with other policy advisors, other offices of the Governor (communications, budget, legal, etc.), and appropriate state agencies. The policy analyst will work closely with the Governor’s legislative team to help advance the Governor’s agenda during legislative sessions. Analysts must have the ability to identify and assess the role of specific policy initiatives and goals in the context of a broad agenda. They also work with key stakeholders and constituencies throughout the state to inform this work. This varies from time to time and may entail travel within the State.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

Successful analysts have the ability to multitask and function effectively in a complex professional environment. They are detail-oriented analytical thinkers with well-developed decision-making, research, analytical and project management skills. They also have strong written and verbal communication skills, advanced interpersonal skills, the ability to learn quickly, and the ability to influence and persuade to affect solutions to complex problems. A well-developed familiarity with Colorado policy issues, the Governor's priorities, and state demographics is an asset.

Additional competencies should include the ability to synthesize complex information and research into concise, relevant, logical and organized formats for analysis and discussion as well as the ability to identify and resolve or minimize potential conflicts in goals and objectives, missions and agendas. The ability to work effectively in teams, a good sense of humor, and a positive attitude all are important.

Qualifications:

• Two years work related experience and Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields helpful.
• Public policy analysis and development skills, as demonstrated by professional and/or academic experience.
• Experience working on policy areas in the relevant portfolio, or related issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with governmental and legislative processes.
• A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to identify and assess the role of specific policy initiatives and goals in the context of a broad agenda.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated adherence to deadlines while adapting to incoming priority changes.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be currently employed within the Policy and Research team, Office of the Governor.

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical and dental plans
• State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or 1x annual salary
• Choice of 2 retirement plans
• 401K and 457 plans
• State paid Short Term Disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Credit Union Membership
• RTD pass
• Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

Inclusion and Belonging

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA Accommodations

The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at [e-mail].