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Senior Policy Analyst
Location:
Madison, WI
Description:
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Position Description Position Title: Senior Policy Analyst Department: Policy &Program development Reports to: Senior Director of Policy Position(s) Supervised: N/A FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and communicating policy information to WEDC staff and the public in order to achieve policy objectives, cross-functional project goals, and organizational strategic initiatives. In support of these duties, the Senior Policy Analyst conducts research and develops options for business, industry, and community development by analyzing state and federal public policy, and relevant enterprise information. The Senior Policy Analyst also serves as a subject matter expert by providing guidance on policy and industry reports, trends, and strategic investments to enable WEDC's vision of an Economy for All.___________________________________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities The Senior Policy Analyst will spend a majority of their time in these activities: Manage the drafting of policy and fiscal analyses of state economic development-related legislation and initiatives in Wisconsin. Conduct analysis of state laws, regulations, programs, and policies to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and trends for economic development in Wisconsin. Assist the development of state policy issues and recommendations for WEDC biennial and budget adjustment requests. Support the co-chairs of the Strategic Investment Steering Committee through collaboration with the Research and Evaluation team and other WEDC divisions. Guide annual program reviews for each of WEDC's divisions. Assist with outreach to partners and stakeholders to solicit input on programs, policies, and trends. Develop policy products and tools based upon industry and enterprise data to provide WEDC staff and partners with information for decision-making. Provide current policy-related information and data to WEDC staff for use in press releases, media responses, and other public communications. Support cross-functional efforts in the compilation, review, and publication of WEDC policy snapshots and profiles. Attend meetings, conferences and other events for professional networking and development purposes. Prepare oral and written reports on research results for a range of outlets and audiences. Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts. Other duties as assigned. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education and Experience: At least five years of experience in policy, economics, statistics, public administration, or related field. Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business, Public Administration or related fields or comparable education/experience/training. Experience in legislative or policy analysis, state budget development, or program development/management is preferred. Skills and Talents: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong project management and organizational skills; attention to detail. Research, writing, and communication skills required. Possesses a high level of knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations, rules, policies and procedures. PC applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database management and Windows software. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Requirements: Some state-wide travel may occur, 10%-20% of the time. Travel is anticipated to include day and overnight travel. Based on the responsibilities of this position, this position may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDC DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING STATEMENT WEDC must be a diverse and inclusive organization reflective of the businesses, communities, and people in Wisconsin and beyond. We believe that diversity drives innovation and commit to create an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace where our differences are celebrated as drivers of our organization's performance.TO SUPPORT A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AT WEDC, WE WILL WORK TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING GOALS: Increase WEDC's racial diversity, specifically with Black/African American, Native American and Latinx populations; Increase LGBTQ representation across WEDC; and Increase the diversity of WEDC's leadership. TO MEET OUR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION GOALS, WEDC WILL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: Create an intentional approach to recruit minority candidates by using targeted media channels to promote open positions; Ensure formal offers are made only after a diverse pool of candidates have been considered at each hiring stage; Identify and develop a variety of employee resource groups, including groups for African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, LGBTQ+ and more; Post signage to highlight WEDC's commitment to diversity and inclusion; and Revisit EEO disclosures in our application process to highlight statements regarding WEDC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution and EEO/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications, and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Veteran Declaration Applicants for employment are invited to participate in affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment. ** PROTECTED VETERAN DEFINITION Protected veteran means a veteran who may be classified as an active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or recently separated veteran. Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. Armed Forces service medal veteran means any veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985 (61 FR 1209, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 159). Disabled veteran means (1) a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or (2) a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. Recently separated veteran means a veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service. * EEOC RACE/ETHNIC IDENTIFICATION CATEGORIES Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. White (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa. Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands. Asian (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand and Vietnam. American Indian or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment. Two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino) - All persons who identify with more than one of the above races.PDN-9b7ee9a1-10c2-4d5d-aac0-aa155f37d12c
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