Public Policy Analyst
Quick Apply Full-time 4 hours ago Full Job Description We are seeking a Public Policy Analyst to ensure the Department of Human Services (DHS) is equipped to navigate and respond to impactful policy and legislative changes.
This role monitors actions taken by federal, state, and local government agencies/legislative bodies in order to identify and analyze implications for human services clients, programs, and funding.
The position is highly visible within DHS, having responsibility for informing the Director, Deputies, and other leaders about public policy impacts and coordinating DHS's response.
Further, this position helps to manage DHS's relationships with key government officials and staff.
This is an exciting opportunity to support local leaders in designing effective ways of providing services and improving program quality, including enhancing clients' experiences with programs and services.
This position is based within Allegheny County Department of Human Services(DHS).
Who Are We? Great Lakes Research (GL) is a leading provider of professional services and technology products designed specifically for the human service, education, and public and non-profit sectors.
Our headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA with additional offices in Gateway Center, downtown Pittsburgh and other locations in the Pittsburgh area.
Great Lakesprovides staffing services to multiple Allegheny County divisions in the following areas:
IT Support Administrative Support Data Analysis, Evaluation and Research Project Managers Who Are You? You are results-focused, highly-adaptable and collaborative.
You have a rare set of skills, including the ability to plan, write, analyze, organize, and coordinate projects.
Who is the Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning? The Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning(ATP) supports policy development, quality improvement, planning and decision-making through research, analysis and engagement to improve the delivery of human services to Allegheny County's most vulnerable residents.
What Will You Be Responsible For? Establishing the systems and relationships needed to anticipate, analyze, and respond to administrative and legislative policy changes.
This includes:
-- Developing working relationships with officials and staff, affinity organizations and associations, other human services agencies, and DHS Deputies and other leaders; and -- Establishing mechanisms for quickly identifying, and organizing DHS's response to, changes in federal/state policy and legislation impacting human services (e.
g.
, Family First and IV-E waiver; privacy laws that affect data management; etc.
).
Organizing DHS's response to administrative and legislative changes, by sharing information about their anticipated impact with DHS leaders and helping them plan for resultant impacts to practice, processes, and revenue.
Presenting policy analyses to DHS leaders and other stakeholders.
Representing DHS in communications with other County Departments and state (e.
g.
, PA DHS) and federal agencies (e.
g.
, HHS and HUD), as needed.
Maintaining a current understanding of DHS's revenue sources and supporting budgeting and accounting functions at DHS with information about relevant policy frameworks and funding rules and regulations.
Contributing expertise and specialized skills (writing and analysis) to key Planning team deliverables, including proposal development and the preparation of state-required plans and budgets.
What Background and Skills Does the Ideal Candidate Have? Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, political science, or a related field, plus 2
years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of:
-- State and federal policymaking processes as well as state and federal legislative authorities and funding mechanisms relevant to human services.
-- Appropriations and authorization legislation.
-- Relevant advocacy channels and organizations.
-- Functions and operations of publicly-funded human services.
-- The organization and structure of governments within Allegheny County (e.
g.
, County, City, other municipal).
Ability to:
-- Analyze, synthesize and translate complex information to inform decisions.
o Conduct detailed policy research and prepare written summaries and reports.
-- Create new processes and procedures to enable position objectives.
-- Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with DHS leaders, staff and partners.
-- Manage multiple projects and complete them accurately and on time.
-- Publicly present and write with clarity.
We know that many strong candidates will not have all the listed skills and that is ok.
What else do you bring to the table? Job Location This is an onsite, office position based at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
If hired, candidates would be employed by GL and assigned to Allegheny County Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning.
Benefits GL benefits include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off:
vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement Group term life and AD & D insurance Short- and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program 401K/403B Matching Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) COVID Requirements Applicants will have to be vaccinated from COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to federal and state laws.
You will need to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 before beginning work and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Pittsburgh, PA 15222:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This role monitors actions taken by federal, state, and local government agencies/legislative bodies in order to identify and analyze implications for human services clients, programs, and funding.
The position is highly visible within DHS, having responsibility for informing the Director, Deputies, and other leaders about public policy impacts and coordinating DHS's response.
Further, this position helps to manage DHS's relationships with key government officials and staff.
This is an exciting opportunity to support local leaders in designing effective ways of providing services and improving program quality, including enhancing clients' experiences with programs and services.
This position is based within Allegheny County Department of Human Services(DHS).
Who Are We? Great Lakes Research (GL) is a leading provider of professional services and technology products designed specifically for the human service, education, and public and non-profit sectors.
Our headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA with additional offices in Gateway Center, downtown Pittsburgh and other locations in the Pittsburgh area.
Great Lakesprovides staffing services to multiple Allegheny County divisions in the following areas:
IT Support Administrative Support Data Analysis, Evaluation and Research Project Managers Who Are You? You are results-focused, highly-adaptable and collaborative.
You have a rare set of skills, including the ability to plan, write, analyze, organize, and coordinate projects.
Who is the Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning? The Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning(ATP) supports policy development, quality improvement, planning and decision-making through research, analysis and engagement to improve the delivery of human services to Allegheny County's most vulnerable residents.
What Will You Be Responsible For? Establishing the systems and relationships needed to anticipate, analyze, and respond to administrative and legislative policy changes.
This includes:
-- Developing working relationships with officials and staff, affinity organizations and associations, other human services agencies, and DHS Deputies and other leaders; and -- Establishing mechanisms for quickly identifying, and organizing DHS's response to, changes in federal/state policy and legislation impacting human services (e.
g.
, Family First and IV-E waiver; privacy laws that affect data management; etc.
).
Organizing DHS's response to administrative and legislative changes, by sharing information about their anticipated impact with DHS leaders and helping them plan for resultant impacts to practice, processes, and revenue.
Presenting policy analyses to DHS leaders and other stakeholders.
Representing DHS in communications with other County Departments and state (e.
g.
, PA DHS) and federal agencies (e.
g.
, HHS and HUD), as needed.
Maintaining a current understanding of DHS's revenue sources and supporting budgeting and accounting functions at DHS with information about relevant policy frameworks and funding rules and regulations.
Contributing expertise and specialized skills (writing and analysis) to key Planning team deliverables, including proposal development and the preparation of state-required plans and budgets.
What Background and Skills Does the Ideal Candidate Have? Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, political science, or a related field, plus 2
years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of:
-- State and federal policymaking processes as well as state and federal legislative authorities and funding mechanisms relevant to human services.
-- Appropriations and authorization legislation.
-- Relevant advocacy channels and organizations.
-- Functions and operations of publicly-funded human services.
-- The organization and structure of governments within Allegheny County (e.
g.
, County, City, other municipal).
Ability to:
-- Analyze, synthesize and translate complex information to inform decisions.
o Conduct detailed policy research and prepare written summaries and reports.
-- Create new processes and procedures to enable position objectives.
-- Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with DHS leaders, staff and partners.
-- Manage multiple projects and complete them accurately and on time.
-- Publicly present and write with clarity.
We know that many strong candidates will not have all the listed skills and that is ok.
What else do you bring to the table? Job Location This is an onsite, office position based at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
If hired, candidates would be employed by GL and assigned to Allegheny County Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning.
Benefits GL benefits include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off:
vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement Group term life and AD & D insurance Short- and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program 401K/403B Matching Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) COVID Requirements Applicants will have to be vaccinated from COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to federal and state laws.
You will need to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 before beginning work and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Pittsburgh, PA 15222:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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