What are the responsibilities and job description for the SkillBridge Intern- Internal Policy/Technical Publications Analyst (REOPENED) position at Spokane County?
This is a developmental opportunity for active-duty military personnel who will be separating from the military in the next 3-6 months. The SkillBridge Internship Program is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience in the civilian sector to SkillBridge applicants. SkillBridge is a Department of Defense (DOD) program that matches civilian opportunities to a military member’s job training and work experience at the end of their military duty. Applicant must be eligible for the DOD SkillBridge program, as defined here: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/index.htm.
The Internal Policy/Technical Publications Analyst works closely with stakeholders to determine the goals, objectives and inclusion of relevant factors in formulating fiscal operations and administrative governance policies. This timely development and delivery of a comprehensive set of policies takes place within the context of the County implementing new financial, payroll and human resources software (with staggered go-live dates from September 2024 to early 2025). Policy work is limited to financial and administrative operations and will not involve service delivery (i.e. law enforcement, criminal justice, public works, etc.).
The Internal Policy/Technical Publications Analyst works closely with stakeholders to determine the goals, objectives and inclusion of relevant factors in formulating fiscal operations and administrative governance policies. This timely development and delivery of a comprehensive set of policies takes place within the context of the County implementing new financial, payroll and human resources software (with staggered go-live dates from September 2024 to early 2025). Policy work is limited to financial and administrative operations and will not involve service delivery (i.e. law enforcement, criminal justice, public works, etc.).
- Work includes applying strong diplomacy, research, analytical and technical writing skills to review and evaluate the efficacy and comprehensiveness of existing organization-wide and departmental policies and associated process guides. Identifies improvements to be made.
- Gathers information from multiple sources to develop and/or refine policies and associated process guides. Collects information/feedback through staff interviews, documentation review, analysis of current processes, etc. across multiple departments and at all levels of the organization. Maintains evidence-based documentation of findings, recommendations, etc.
- Drafts policy documents, ensuring clarity, coherence, specific and alignment with organizational objectives and goals.
- Considers the implications and impacts of new/revised policies and process guides on stakeholders and employees required to adhere to them. Ensures policies/guides are complete, easily understood, meet legal and reporting requirements, yet are not unnecessarily complex or cumbersome to the end user.
- Identifies and monitors policy trends to proactively adjust existing policies to meet changing circumstances/compliance requirements.
- Provides input into the effective communication of and training in new policies and/or process guides.
- Must be eligible for DOD SkillBridge program as defined here: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/index.htm
- No previous work experience is required.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Skilled in policy analysis, including determining if policies align with organizational objectives.
- Ability to identify policy omissions and pain points.
- Ability to recommend new policies or amendments and apply best practice conventions and standards in the preparation of draft versions.
- Ability to research and incorporate legal considerations relevant to policies.
- Ability to identify and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to prepare reports and present findings.
- Demonstrated skill in communication, documentation, organization, analysis, and technical writing.
