Nonprofit Policy Development Coordinator

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is hiring for a Nonprofit Policy Development Coordinator in the Health and Human Services Policy and Planning Division (HHSPPD). This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position located in Hartford, CT. The role involves leading the development and operation of the Governor’s Nonprofit Advisory Council to advance strategies and policies for improving access, health outcomes, and the state's nonprofit provider network. It also includes fostering partnerships with nonprofit providers to support data-driven best practices, maximizing state resources, and ensuring financial sustainability for health and human services programs. The position will help measure the effectiveness of state human services programs delivered through nonprofit providers and recommend policy actions to enhance program and service outcomes.

Requirements

Six (6) years of experience with major responsibility for the review, analysis, coordination and administration of policies and programs in a large governmental, public affairs or business organization.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration including policy development, coordination, cost benefit analysis and implementation.
Considerable knowledge of state, federal and municipal legislative processes.
Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
Considerable interpersonal skills.
Considerable oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and evaluate policy and programs.
Ability to coordinate and implement policy development activities.
Ability to prepare and present effective reports and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or informing state budget development and fiscal analysis, including preparation of policy or financial recommendations.
Experience with private provider services and contracts.
Experience with building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including state agencies.
Experience with the state legislative process.
Experience reading and interpreting legislation, regulations, policy and budget proposals, and reports.
Experience explaining complex or technical subject matter to a diverse set of stakeholders.
Experience demonstrating problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Operationalize the work of the Governor’s Nonprofit Advisory Council within OPM, including staffing and facilitating policy and administrative actions identified by the Council.
Advise on areas to improve access and the delivery of services by nonprofit providers.
Identify opportunities for collaboration across state agencies that promote effectiveness and efficiency of nonprofit providers and streamline state processes.
Recommend short and long-term strategies for enhancing the financial viability of nonprofit organizations, including through payment reform models, based on identified best practices.
Recommend a standardized workforce data collection system for nonprofit organizations to measure and compare impact across private provider services.
Identify short and long-range opportunities, issues and gaps pertaining to nonprofit providers that may result from changes in federal funding or federal policies.
Evaluate and make recommendations to improve state contracting, reporting and administrative processes across state agencies and nonprofit human services providers.
Act as liaison with state agencies, OPM divisions and stakeholders to formulate policy recommendations, explore federal and state policies/regulations and legislative proposals related to nonprofit providers.
Research, review, and evaluate policy recommendations and legislative proposals.
Prepare policy statements, policy briefings and talking points on proposed legislation or administrative actions.
Analyze the impact of legislative and budget proposals impacting the delivery of human services by nonprofit providers.
Provide expertise and advice to OPM leadership and HHSPPD on matters relating to nonprofit health and human services providers.
Provide project management and staff support for stakeholder committees, working groups, and taskforces.
Perform related duties as required by the Senior Policy Advisor to the OPM Secretary and Assistant Division Director of HHSPPD.