Department Policy Analyst

COMPENSATION:  

Hiring Range: $85,000-$95,000 USD Annually 

Total Base Pay Range: 69,405.42 - 90,227.05 - 111,048.67 USD Annual 

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills. 

BENEFITS: 

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Consults and collaborates with executive leadership, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and others to develop strategic policy strategies to advance policy priorities.  Recommends accurate and timely strategies and policy initiatives to leadership, based on data and high-quality analysis to support decision making and programmatic decisions. 

• Seeks and actively participates in Federal, State, County, and community organization committees and workgroups that build collaborative partnerships. Advocates for changes and/or improvements to programs and/or policies that align with the Department’s goals. 

• Tracks and responds to ongoing legislation during the legislative session, identifies emerging issues or concerns, and recommends solutions. Coordinates with elected officials and county lobbyists on proposed bills and legislation.  

• Analyzes, monitors, and interprets the financial impact of new state and federal proposed legislation or policy changes and provides Department financial information for inclusion in legislative fiscal notes. 

• Composes correspondence, talking points, and position papers on relevant topics which may be used to advocate for policy changes and to testify at various state or federal hearings, and inform the public of potential impacts. 

• Recommends data-driven, innovative, outcome-based solutions to improve program performance, program initiatives, innovations and outcomes that support and align with the Department’s priorities. 

• Prepares materials for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager, and other internal and external partners. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Experience: Minimum 5 years work related experience 

Education: Bachelors Degree 

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. 

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Experience in complex policy research and data analysis. 

• Experience analyzing and writing public policy.   

• Experience working with elected officials.    

• Ability to explain a variety of policies to diverse audiences.   

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.  

• Graduate-level studies in public policy, communication, or related field. 

Additional Job Information: 

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. 

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. 

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. 

• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile. 

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.