Policy Analyst

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will ensure all workers in Maryland have paid time off for medical and/or family reasons. FAMLI is a social insurance system covering 2.6 million workers and 180,000 employers, delivered as a digitally native, public-facing service. We’re in the early stages of building something as big and as far-reaching as unemployment insurance or a new health department. We know that delivering services primarily through a website, over the Internet, is a new way of doing business in government. As the Policy & Research Team, we work collaboratively with the other FAMLI teams, as well as our Maryland Department of Labor colleagues, colleagues at other agencies, and nongovernmental stakeholders to develop the underlying policies for the FAMLI program. The Policy Analyst is a member of the FAMLI Policy Directorate, reporting to the Director of Policy & Research. The Policy Analyst coordinates, interprets, researches, develops, and monitors policy initiatives related to the establishment and administration of Maryland’s family and medical leave system. The Policy Analyst will support FAMLI’s Policy Directorate in its functions of promoting, planning, developing, and implementing the system, as required by statute, regulation, executive order, and/or departmental priority that will facilitate efficient and effective delivery of FAMLI services. This is a Special Appointment ("At Will") position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must possess a degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Political Science, or another similar subject area from an accredited college or university.
• Qualified candidates must possess one (1) to three (3) years of experience in a policy or legal position drafting policy documents such as memos, regulations, or guidance.
• Work experience can be substituted with an advanced degree in Public Policy, Social Work, or Law.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Public Policy, Social Work, and/or JD.
• Experience incorporating human-centered design in policy work.
• Educational or work experience with workforce policy, labor policy, paid leave policy, or other social programs.
• You value autonomy in your work, strive to achieve mastery in your field, and are energized by working for a mission-driven organization
• You’re a strong and inclusive leader who works well with people
• You’re an excellent collaborator
• You are excited about solving complex human and organizational issues
• You’re an organized person who has experience coordinating complex projects
• You’re great at delegating ownership to capable people

Responsibilities

• Research and Analysis Conduct research and analysis of policy initiatives and best practices to ensure effective policy implementation for the FAMLI program.
• Plan and execute special projects.
• Confer with Division Leadership regarding policy decisions.
• Material Development Draft and review procedure manuals, program guidebooks, regulations and other Departmental policies for both external and internal use.
• Draft and review background materials, including briefing materials, talking points, presentations, fact sheets, and other materials for use by the Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary, FAMLI Policy & Research Director, and other FAMLI senior staff.
• Stakeholder Coordination Lead collection of stakeholder input (employee groups, employer groups, insurers, third party administrators, advocates, etc.) regarding the implementation and administration of FAMLI program, at direction of Policy Director.
• Attend and support FAMLI Leadership at stakeholder meetings.
• Inter-Departmental Support Contribute to the design and creation of new IT and process protocols using knowledge of FAMLI policies.
• Represent the Policy Directorate at inter-departmental meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the FAMLI Policy & Research Director, other members of the Policy Directorate, members of the FAMLI Office of the Assistant Secretary, and other division leadership to integrate legal analysis, policy, regulatory and legislative changes to ensure effective implementation of the FAMLI system.
• Departmental Support Coordinate meetings including scheduling, drafting agendas, notetaking and following up on action items.
• Monitor Policy email.
• Assist Director in completing internal requests.
• Track Departmental milestones.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
• State Employees Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level