Policy Analyst Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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The Policy Analyst is responsible for conducting research, analysis, writing, and coordinating comments on regulatory and legislative action as well as potential and existing Company members and clients. The Policy Analyst is expected to work both independently and as a team member on a variety of health policy projects and will support other strategic tasks and efforts as needed.

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Research, analyze, draft, and recommend public policy positions aligned with the Company mission and strategic plan
Prepare correspondence, including testimony, presentations, white papers, reports, letters, and other forms of official communications intended for internal and external audiences
Identifying opportunities to raise awareness of the Company in regulatory and legislative bodies at the state and national level
Establishing process for data collection and analysis to ensure data is consistent, complete, and that analysis is in line with current strategic priorities and focus
- Track legislation and trends and maintain the legislative database as well as coordinate the legislative review process
- Monitor state and federal legislative/governmental activities with the goal of proactive organizational response to opportunities and issues
- Working with internal stakeholders to identify priorities and opportunities

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The Policy Analyst will contribute to the organization’s analysis of federal budget, tax, health, Social Security, and economic policy issues. We are looking for a team player interested in writing, researching, and publishing new content, analyzing new legislation and approaches to federal budget policy, and becoming part of a growing team of fiscal policy thought leaders.

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Conduct fiscal policy research
Evaluate academic literature, economic data, and relevant government reports
Write policy papers, issue briefs, op-eds, background memos, and blog posts
- Perform analysis of policy proposals and participate in new policy design efforts
- Estimate and extrapolate various budgetary estimates
- Assist media, external groups, and lawmakers on fiscal policy issues

Requirements & Skills 2

Prior knowledge, experience, and expertise in fiscal policy
Minimum of 2-3 years of fiscal policy experience
Proven quantitative, analytical, and research skills
Proven ability to work in fast-paced team environments
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel’s graphing and data manipulation functions
- Strong writing skills, especially the ability to communicate policy ideas and legislative proposals concisely and effectively to a diverse range of audiences
- A bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major in economics, public policy, or a related field preferred

Job summary 3

The Policy Analyst will work with the Associate Director of Policy to monitor and analyze federal and state policy actions, including legislation, executive and agency actions, legal cases, and federal nominees. They will have the opportunity to produce written analyses, policy memos, fact sheets, comments on proposed regulations, and other materials.

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Write, edit, and update policy memos, comments on proposed regulations, fact sheets, model legislation, preparatory materials for legislative hearings, and other policy and advocacy documents.
- Work collaboratively with Government Relations Department colleagues to advance a proactive policy agenda at the state and federal levels.
- Review external-facing, cross-department materials for policy accuracy, including press releases, talking points, emails to members, and other materials.
- Other duties as assigned.

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Four-year college degree, plus 2-4 years of work experience required. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
Previous experience working on policy and legal analysis, research, and writing experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
Experience with legislative or executive policy processes at the federal or state level.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines consistently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to efficiently manage multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously.
- Experience in contributing to healthy teams that allow each team member to contribute to their fullest and thrive.

Job summary 4

The Policy Analyst completes complex policy research and policy development for the Company. Job responsibilities include developing, implementing, and facilitating policy development, which includes, policy handbooks, bulletins, state rules, forms, state plan amendments, and waivers; coordinating and conducting complex policy research on best practices and state options; completing legislative analysis; reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing federal and state statutes, rules and regulations, guidance and procedures; providing options for senior and executive management decision; and effectively communicating policy and research orally and in writing. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes: innovation through new ideas, striving for excellence by taking pride in their work, embracing differences as a source of strength, accomplishing more through partnership, leading by example, and learning for continuous improvement.

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Analyzes federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidance.
Conducts research on best practices.
Prepares high-quality documents (e.g., timelines, tables, charts, presentations, talking points, memoranda, rules, state plan amendments, waivers, bulletins, etc.).
Collaborates with co-workers to identify policy options and impacts based on research and data.
Manages policy projects and coordinates workgroups and meetings.
- Works with stakeholders to provide information and request input on policies.
- Keeps supervisor informed as required or as necessary.
- Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule by agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

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Job summary 5

The Policy Analyst will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working on a variety of policy areas related to children and youth including, but not limited to, child welfare, juvenile justice, disability-related topics, education, and issues facing transition-age youth. This is a role for someone who has an interest in using concrete data and research to inform policy analysis. This role requires a person who is a detailed thinker, a strong writer, and an independent worker. The person who best fits this role is open to shifting goals, focuses, and priorities, and who can work quickly and efficiently on multiple projects.

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Job summary 6

This Policy Analyst position will be reporting to the Employees and Retirees Benefits (ERB) Division Policy, Rules, and Compliance Section Manager, The selected candidate will be the Senior Policy Analyst within the section and function as a primary expert on eligibility and enrollment rules for the Programs.

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Manage the development of program-specific administrative policy and implementation of Board policy resolutions.
- Be responsible for guiding program-specific administrative policies and procedures through the approval process and serves as a consultant to operational teams.
- Function as a lead analyst reviewing legislative proposals and assigning them to other analysts based on subject matter during the state legislative session.
- Lead projects to implement legislation or agency initiatives that have a significant impact on program members, state agencies, and the state budget.

Requirements & Skills 6

A Master's degree with a major study in public health, public administration, nursing, health administration, economics, business administration, or closely allied field, AND three years of consultative experience in employee benefits or a health services program.
Two additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the Master's degree provided a Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields has been achieved.
Equivalent education/experience.

Job summary 7

We are seeking a top-performing, detail-oriented Policy Analyst to join the Policy and Regulatory team. This individual will lead market research and analysis. The ideal candidate has working knowledge of renewable energy policy, experience with state legislative and regulatory processes and the quantitative skills to translate policy into business impacts.

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Job summary 8

We are accepting applications for a Policy Analyst who will support our program.

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Conduct research
Primary responsibility for drafting major written work products, including white papers, reports, issue briefs, and fact sheets
- Lead research and drafting of blogs and other similar products
- Support energy project communications activities, including developing, reviewing, editing collateral, assisting with social media and other digital collateral
- Work with the development team to draft grant proposals, grant reports, and support other donor management needs

Requirements & Skills 8

Strong policy background with knowledge of the energy and climate landscape, policies, and technologies.
Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, engineering, or a related discipline preferred
2 to 4 years of experience, preferably in policy, analysis, or business
Master’s degree with 0-2 years of experience preferably in policy, analysis, or business
Excellent quantitative and research skills
- Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
- Strong team player with a collaborative spirit
- Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with often overlapping deadlines while maintaining a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy.

Job summary 9

The primary purpose of a Policy Analyst is to support the work of the Division Director and the agency as a whole by providing in-depth analysis of legislation and rule concepts, developing policy; providing technical analysis of complex issues to agency staff and external stakeholders; providing guidance on alcohol beverage industry relations and developing and implementing agency policy for responding to public records requests.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Analyzes proposed legislation and administrative rule changes to assess the impact on stakeholders and agency policy objectives.
Identifies and evaluates the need for statute, rule, and/or policy changes; makes recommendations to senior management and commissioners regarding changes needed to address new developments and emerging issues.
Participates and presents at meetings with executive staff and external stakeholders regarding pending or proposed statute or rule changes.
- Analyzes legislative concepts and draft legislation; provides analysis and recommendations to the Director of Government Affairs, Deputy Directors, and Executive Director during the legislative session.
- Analyzes agency statutes, rules, and case precedent to ensure statutory authority, cohesiveness, and consistency of policy choices; makes recommendations to executive staff and Commissioners for changes as necessary.
- Analyzes policy proposals and recommends agency action based on probable public and stakeholder reactions to the proposed change in policy.

Requirements & Skills 9

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills. Four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of legal research.
Strong communication and independent decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of liquor licensing and licensing violations.
- Ability to research, navigate policy, and recommend policy.
- Experience with legal research required.

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Policy Analyst to join our organization.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Conducts original research and analysis of policy issues to advance short- and long-term goals of the policy team.
Helps determine positions on complex policy issues by efficiently synthesizing and summarizing complex legislation and policies.
Prepares articles, policy briefings, research reports, memos, presentations, fact sheets, testimony, and other documents that clearly and comprehensively articulate analyses and positions.

Requirements & Skills 10

Have a minimum of two years experience with a strong emphasis on legislative advocacy or relevant expertise and experience in government, journalism, or a related field.
Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Committee testimony, records, debates and actions; floor debates and actions; and the messages and actions of elected officials.
- Possess excellent analytical and writing skills; be able to analyze budgets, basic datasets, and policy practices from across the country.
- Be comfortable serving as a spokesperson and prepping talking points/speeches for senior staff; be able to provide oral and written testimony and serve as subject matter expert.
- Have a history of working with a broad range of stakeholders (internal and external).

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