Job description
District of Columbia Government is seeking a collaborative and results-driven Public Administration Analyst to strengthen program delivery and public policy outcomes. You will work across agencies to analyze complex regulatory issues, manage budgets, and drive performance improvements that benefit residents of Washington, DC.
In this role, you will lead data-driven policy analysis, coordinate interagency initiatives, and support transparency and accountability through clear reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibility
- Conduct policy analysis and program evaluation to support budgeting and governance decisions.
- Lead performance measurement initiatives, developing KPIs and dashboards.
- Manage grants, contracts, and procurement activities in accordance with laws and regulations.
- Coordinate cross agency projects, stakeholder engagement, and interdepartmental communication.
- Prepare briefings, policy memos, and public-facing reports for executives and council.
- Oversee budget development, financial forecasting, and expenditure monitoring.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and support internal and external audits.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, economics or related field; master's preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in public sector program management or policy analysis.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with budgeting and performance metrics experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex data for diverse audiences.
- Experience with procurement, grant management, and contract oversight.
- Familiarity with government regulations, compliance and audit processes.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with data visualization tools and GIS is a plus.