Policy Analyst

Position Summary:

The policy analyst is a key contributor to the Policy Division in the Harris County Universal Services (HCUS) Department. The policy analyst assists in the research, development, socialization, implementation, and annual review of County-wide policies that govern the current HCUS portfolio, including Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311, Fleet, and Information Governance. The policy analyst assists in communication about and ensuring access to the policy portfolio including the development and maintenance of a portfolio platform.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Produce new and review existing policies and related briefs in alignment with HCUS goals.

• Deliver clear, effective, and strategic communication, including briefing materials and presentations, to a range of audiences and stakeholders.

• Review federal and state legislation to inform leadership and impact into policy development.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with County agency and department staff, community partners, and other stakeholders.

• Create efficient and friendly business workflow processes and suggest improvements.

• Represent Harris County and HCUS Executive Director and CIO in policy, research, and innovation conversations with internal and external stakeholders.

• Execute other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
 
 This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in relevant positions with increasing responsibility. (Master’s degree will be accepted for two (2) years of experience)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong sense of urgency and engagement in designing best practice policies for county government

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills and adept to succinctly convey complex information.

• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work autonomously with accountability.

• Ability to develop and drive new initiatives, work cross-departmentally, work within multidisciplinary teams, oversee projects to completion, and track results.

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).
 
 Automatic Disqualification:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor 
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years 
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor) 
• Family Violence conviction

Education:

• Advanced Degree Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable, innovative, and creative in developing policy solutions.

• Excellent oral, written, presentation skills, and adept in succinctly conveying complex information.

• Exceptional project management skills to manage a range of project simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment, while maintaining strong, positive working relationships.

• Ability to develop and drive new initiatives, work cross-departmentally, work within multidisciplinary teams, oversee projects to completion, and track results,

• Ability to develop successful working relationships with stakeholders throughout the Harris County region.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and engagement in designing best practice policies for county government with the sphere of influence of Universal Services