Policy Analyst

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Governor’s Office of Policy and Research is seeking a Policy Analyst to support a policy portfolio covering a range of issues. The analyst provides policy and legislative analysis and recommendations under the supervisory support of a senior policy team member and reports to the Director of Policy and Research. The role also supports coordination across the policy office and may provide administrative support, including scheduling, to the Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Legislative Affairs and the Director of Policy and Research, as well as administrative and operational support for the Governor’s Policy and Research team. The analyst maintains expertise in assigned policy areas, develops strategies, and is prepared to brief and advise the Governor and other administration officials. The work involves coordination with policy advisors, other Governor’s Office teams, state agencies, the Governor’s legislative team, and stakeholders and constituencies throughout Colorado. Work may involve travel within the state. This announcement is for transparency purposes, and the posting states that an intended candidate within the Policy and Research team, Office of the Governor, has been identified. Applicants must currently be employed within that team.

Requirements

Currently employed within the Policy and Research team, Office of the Governor.
Two years of related work experience; a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is described as helpful.
Public policy analysis and development skills demonstrated through professional and/or academic experience.
Experience working on policy areas in the relevant portfolio or related issues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with governmental and legislative processes.
A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to identify and assess the role of specific policy initiatives and goals in the context of a broad agenda.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while adapting to changing priorities.
Ability to multitask and function effectively in a complex professional environment.
Detail-oriented analytical thinking, decision-making, research, analytical, and project management skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills, ability to learn quickly, and ability to influence and persuade to address complex problems.
Ability to synthesize complex information and research into concise, relevant, logical, and organized formats.
Ability to identify and resolve or minimize potential conflicts in goals, objectives, missions, and agendas.
Ability to work effectively in teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Colorado policy issues, the Governor’s priorities, and state demographics.
A good sense of humor and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Maintain policy expertise, develop strategies, and brief and advise the Governor and other administration officials on issues in the assigned portfolio.
Provide policy and legislative analysis and recommendations.
Coordinate policy work with other policy advisors, offices of the Governor, and appropriate state agencies.
Work with the Governor’s legislative team to help advance the Governor’s agenda during legislative sessions.
Assess policy initiatives and goals in the context of a broader agenda.
Engage with key stakeholders and constituencies throughout the state to inform policy work.
Assist with policy coordination across the broader policy office.
Provide administrative support, including scheduling, to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Legislative Affairs and the Director of Policy and Research, as needed.
Support administrative and operational processes within the Governor’s Policy and Research team.
Travel within Colorado as work requires.