Policy Chief

Civicworks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Tallahassee, FL, seeks a Policy Chief for the Florida House of Representatives Health Human Services Committee. This senior advisor role directs subcommittee functions, conducts policy research, and produces draft legislation and analyses to inform state decisions.

The ideal candidate will supervise staff, provide policy guidance on child welfare, mental health, developmental disability, elder services, and domestic violence, and translate complex data into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of professional administrative, research, policy analysis, or program planning experience.
• Knowledge of the legislative process, legal research, and Florida state government procedures.
• Advanced skills in reading comprehension, analysis, written and verbal communication.
• Ability to conduct policy research, manage staff, and formulate recommendations.
• Experience with program evaluation and budget assessment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to the subcommittee chair.
• Manage subcommittee functions and supervise staff.
• Conduct policy research and produce draft legislation and analyses.
• Provide policy advice on human services areas including child welfare, mental health, developmental disability, elder services, and domestic violence.
• Translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for state policymakers.
• Inform state policy decisions through rigorous analytical work.

Skills

Policy analysis

Staff management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Legislative process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A Policy Chief for the Florida House of Representatives Health Human Services Committee who serves as a senior advisor and expert to the subcommittee chair. The position manages subcommittee functions, conducts policy research, supervises staff, produces draft legislation and analyses, and provides policy advice on human services areas including child welfare, mental health, developmental disability, elder services, and domestic violence. This role requires complex analytical work that informs state policy decisions.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of professional administrative, research, policy analysis, or program planning experience
• Knowledge of the legislative process, legal research, and Florida state government procedures
• Advanced skills in reading comprehension, analysis, written and verbal communication
• Ability to conduct policy research, manage staff, and formulate recommendations
• Experience with program evaluation and budget assessment