Job description
Join the City of Washington's Department of Public Administration as a Policy & Program Analyst. This senior-analytical role shapes policy development, program design, and service delivery for residents and businesses. You will translate complex data into actionable recommendations, collaborate with multiple agencies, and drive performance improvements across public programs.
We seek a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced government environment, values transparency, and is committed to public service excellence.
Responsibility
- Conduct rigorous policy research and analysis to inform the design and evaluation of municipal programs.
- Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and budgetary implications to track program outcomes.
- Collaborate with city agencies, non-profits, and community groups to assess needs and coordinate initiatives.
- Prepare briefing memos, impact assessments, and policy recommendations for senior leadership and elected officials.
- Manage project timelines, risk registers, and cross-functional teams to deliver on commitments.
- Support public communications, stakeholder engagement, and transparency initiatives.
- Lead data-driven evaluations, publish reports, and present findings to diverse audiences.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years in public policy, government program management, or public budgeting; experience in local government is a plus.
- Strong analytical and research skills with experience in quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Proficiency with data visualization and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SQL).
- Familiarity with budgeting processes, grants, procurement, and performance reporting; knowledge of city budget cycles is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Collaborative, adaptive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic public sector environment.