Remote Policy Analytics Specialist II

University of California Office of the President; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Office of the President, is seeking a Project Policy Analyst 2 for the Temporary Office of the President Staffing (TOPS) program in Oakland, CA. This temporary role focuses on policy analysis and data-driven reporting to support university initiatives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Applies professional or research concepts to perform analysis of data and systems pertaining to moderately complex projects, policies, initiatives, / processes, and / or functions.
• Gathers and assembles analytical and factual data on assigned problems and issues to prepare reports and / or analyses summarizing information on the assigned issues and commenting on other significance for internal or external constituents.
• Prepares, edits and modifies documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals.
• Using subject matter knowledge, collects and prepares information for use in discussions, meetings of internal and external constituents.
• On a project basis, performs analytical studies on a variety of policies, research initiatives, programs and issues.
• Provides a variety of analytical duties in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit.
• Participates in administrative / research policy and program project planning and development.
• Provides recommendations and guidelines involving programs / initiatives.
• Coordinates program planning and collaboration with program / project staff.

Skills

Computer programs

Communication

Discretion

Judgment

Data analysis

Multitasking

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The University of California, Office of the President, is seeking a Project Policy Analyst 2 for the Temporary Office of the President Staffing (TOPS) program in Oakland, CA. This temporary role focuses on policy analysis and data-driven reporting to support university initiatives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment.