Lead Policy Advisor

State of North Carolina•1915 Health Services Way Wake, NC

5d•$63,927 - $111,871•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Director's Office Policy Team and collaborates with all sections within the Division. The primary purpose of this position to assist in providing fiscal, policy, regulatory and legislative analysis for DCDEE in order to plan for agency/DCDEE program needs. The position also provides policy planning and coordination with the NC Child Care Commission. A key responsibility for this position is to provide supervision to policy team members.

Requirements

Master's degree in public or human service administration or human services programmatic field from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of human service experience, two of which must have been in human services program planning; or Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution, and five years progressive administrative or consultative experience in a human service program, two of which must have been in human service program planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master's degree in the field of psychology, sociology, or social work from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in research and evaluation, using statistical methodologies in human service programs; or Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution, and five years of experience in research, evaluation and statistical application in the human service field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Professional working knowledge of early childhood systems, early childhood programs and best practices for child development and early education
Demonstrated experience analyzing policies and/or federal/state legislation
Experience in data collection for policy, legislative, or fiscal analysis
Experience in drafting policy recommendations and/or legislative reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other state agencies, providers of services, advocacy groups and other organizations

Responsibilities

Assist in providing fiscal, policy, regulatory and legislative analysis for DCDEE in order to plan for agency/DCDEE program needs.
Provide policy planning and coordination with the NC Child Care Commission.
Provide supervision to policy team members.