Senior Policy Analyst

Leon County Government•Leon County Courthouse - 301 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

This highly responsible, senior management-level position leads complex projects assigned by the County Administrator involving in-depth research and analysis of policy development, adoption, and implementation. The role also conducts extensive program evaluation, communicates findings and recommendations, assists in evaluating County budgetary and fiscal activities for accuracy and consistency with County priorities and policies, and supports coordination, development, implementation, and reporting of the County’s Strategic Plan. The position requires independent judgment, initiative, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments and shifting deadlines. Work involves collaboration with County leadership, departments, agencies, external stakeholders, and the public. The position works mainly indoors at a desk, with some stress associated with managing multiple projects. Employees are required to work before, during, and after a Declared Local State of Emergency as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in policy analysis, program evaluation, or public administration.
Knowledge of public policy analysis frameworks; local, state, and federal legislative processes; research methods; statistical analysis; performance measurement; government operations; budgeting; and public administration principles.
Advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Technical writing and policy-drafting skills.
Ability to interpret data, use statistical tools, and create reports.
Facilitation, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.
Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations; independently handle multiple high-priority assignments; build and maintain effective working relationships; and maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues diplomatically.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, design and implement research processes, analyze extensive information, and make recommendations.
Ability to work with individuals, departments, agencies, and the broader community to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Independently manage and conduct research and analysis on assigned projects, including collecting data and other research materials, analyzing findings, presenting alternatives, and making recommendations.
Conduct research and analysis on policy and operational improvement projects involving County government and external stakeholders.
Develop and recommend policy and operational improvements.
Research, analyze, and prepare agenda items, workshop items, memoranda, updates, and reports on County programming, policies, and procedures.
Manage and oversee program performance evaluations to enhance organizational efficiency and productivity.
Develop, recommend, and oversee implementation of improvements in County operations.
Evaluate organizational and departmental metrics and benchmarks in accordance with policies, statutory guidelines, and direction from the Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator.
Coordinate with the Office of Management and Budget to review and evaluate organizational, budgetary, and fiscal records for accuracy and integrity.
Identify and evaluate internal and external financial risks; recommend and oversee implementation of mitigation strategies and actions.
Assist with development and implementation of the Leon County Strategic Plan in coordination with County departments and divisions.
Present assigned projects to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, County Senior Staff, and external stakeholders.
Work before, during, and after a Declared Local State of Emergency.