LEGAL DISABILITY POLICY ANALYST

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Quincy, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking a part-time Legal Disability Policy Analyst. This is a professional position responsible for conducting policy analysis and making recommendations on a broad range of policy issues to support Council membership education and awareness activities and implementing related Council State Plan objectives.
The candidate will occasionally be required to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is also required.
The position is up to 5 hours per week. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. This position will be in person but eligible for hybrid. Position is contingent upon Federal funding.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and experience in disability legal research, legal writing and legal procedures and processes.
• Conduct research and analysis on relevant legal precedents, statutes, and regulations, and summarize findings to assist MDDC staff
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal legislative and budget processes, and the ability to analyze, interpret and summarize complicated policy documents.
• Strong public speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Comfortable interacting with varied constituent groups who often hold conflicting views.
• Strong commitment to promoting the full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in community life.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing social media tools
• Perform related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy analysis, interpret legislative policies, statutes, regulations, and sub-regulatory documents; develop legislative policy briefs; and provide legal guidance
• Develop documentation to support Council policy positions and prepare policy talking points to support Council membership’s public testimony and education efforts
• Track, measure, report and communicate on legislative/policy activity to the Policy Committee
• Monitor disability policy issues as directed by the Deputy Director
• Build working relationships with elected officials, relevant state agency personnel, disability advocacy groups, and others
• Participate on committees, coalitions and task forces as assigned
• Assist with activities for the Annual Legislative Reception.
• Represent the Council at state and national disability related conferences as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees