Senior Policy Advisor

Are you an attorney who chose a law career to “make a difference”? Do you have the desire and the ability to be a pro-active contributor within and to the public sector? Then we encourage you to explore your options as a Senior Policy Advisor with the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. This position will be involved in a variety of projects that include coordinating and developing interagency efforts and programs aimed at improving State efficiencies. The Senior Policy Advisor will support the Agency’s mission to provide timely, fair, competent, cost-effective services addressing the needs of state agencies, municipalities, private industry, and the public.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity! Candidates are required to upload a cover letter and resume with their submission (NOTE: in order to upload documents, you must ensure that your Internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off. Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation into JobAps).

Questions about these required documents or any other questions about this recruitment should be directed to Theresa Judge, at Theresa.Judge@ct.gov or 860-713-5319.

In the Department of Administrative Services and the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for assisting the Policy and Legislative Advisor in the development of statewide administrative policy and coordinating and implementing special projects relating to state governmental policies and administrative operations.

Acts as senior advisor to Policy and Legislative Advisor on matters having statewide impact; develops, formulates and implements special projects relating to administrative policies, programs and operations; coordinates priorities and project plans; acts as a confidential advisor on new initiatives and special projects of a sensitive nature; performs more advanced agency tasks and/or work including complex, difficult and sensitive administrative proceedings and/or work requiring specialized legal knowledge; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of state and federal legislative processes; considerable knowledge of administrative law; considerable knowledge of rules of practice and procedures before administrative bodies; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration; considerable knowledge of administrative and management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and guidelines; considerable knowledge of legal research techniques; knowledge of operations of state agencies and institutions; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable skill in writing technical contract provisions; considerable ability to analyze and evaluate complex policy issues; ability to coordinate and implement policy development activities; ability to prepare and present effective reports and presentations.

Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law including participation in formal administrative hearings or other judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved performing legal work with major responsibility for the review, development and administration of corporate wide policy.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Experience providing legal advice and counsel regarding IT and telecommunication issues, including but not limited to confidentiality, security, privacy, HIPPA compliance, and social media;
• Experience utilizing process improvement methodologies, such as LEAN, Six Sigma or Agile Management;
• At least two (2) years of litigation experience;
• Experience developing and drafting regulations;
• Ability to articulate goals and objectives and effectively engage with a wide variety of constituents at all levels;
• Ability to write legal documents, investigatory reports, policies, and procedures.

Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.