Senior Policy Advisor: Children & Economic Mobility

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governor's Office for Children in Maryland is seeking a Policy Advisor to support the Policy Director in driving policy development to reduce child poverty and increase economic mobility across the state. The role requires coordinating with state agencies, staff across the Children's Cabinet, and engagement with executive leadership.

You will help staff the Cabinet, draft high-quality memos, and manage diverse workstreams, with a hybrid schedule reporting to Annapolis and Baltimore locations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years in public policy, government or political setting; Master’s may substitute up to 3 years.
• Experience leading cross-agency initiatives with strategic delivery responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to analyze data.
• Ability to represent the organization in high-stakes settings with executive leadership and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop policy proposals based on GOC priorities, including youth and child welfare.
• Draft memos for the Special Secretary and Governor on policy issues.
• Staff the Children's Cabinet and coordinate with agencies; manage meeting logistics.
• Communicate effectively with Governor's Office staff and agency leadership.
• Build connections across the administration and coordinate interagency work on priority issues.
• Provide policy recommendations and contribute to briefing materials.
• Manage multiple workstreams and rapid turnaround requests.
• Support senior leaders as policy staff and assist with special projects.

Skills

Policy leadership

Cross-agency coordination

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

People management

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent & team work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Master's degree in public policy (preferred; substitution for up to 3 years experience)

Job description

The Governor's Office for Children in Maryland is seeking a Policy Advisor to support the Policy Director in driving policy development to reduce child poverty and increase economic mobility across the state. The role requires coordinating with state agencies, staff across the Children's Cabinet, and engagement with executive leadership.

You will help staff the Cabinet, draft high-quality memos, and manage diverse workstreams, with a hybrid schedule reporting to Annapolis and Baltimore locations