Policy Development Coordinator

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management is currently accepting applications for a full-time, forty (40) hour per week, Policy Development Coordinator position to work in the Criminal Justice Planning and Policy Division. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on promoting a more effective and cohesive criminal justice system in the State of Connecticut. This position is accountable for the cost analysis used to develop state government policy for the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. It coordinates the review, analysis, development and implementation of policy and programs and administers over $17 million in state and federal grants for state and local law enforcement agencies, courts, prosecutors, victim advocates, behavioral health service providers and associated non-profit agencies.

Questions about this recruitment should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Carolyn Kozak at (860) 418-6324 or opm.recruitment@ct.gov.

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. 

In the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for the cost analysis and research used to develop state government policy for the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. It coordinates the review, analysis, development and implementation of policy and programs for state agencies, towns and municipalities.

Researches, reviews and evaluates cost effectiveness and fiscal implications of established or proposed policies and/or programs; assesses options and develops strategic plans to implement policy decisions; coordinates development of policies for the state, towns or municipalities; develops required recommendations for legislative or administrative actions in order to institute required policies; conducts cost benefit analysis for impact on new initiatives for municipal operations and proposes recommendations for state position; represents Secretary on various boards or commissions; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration including policy development, coordination, cost benefit analysis and implementation; considerable knowledge of state, federal and municipal legislative processes; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and evaluate policy and programs; ability to coordinate and implement policy development activities and prepare and present effective reports and presentations.

Six (6) years of experience with major responsibility for the review, analysis, coordination and administration of policies and programs in a large governmental, public affairs or business organization.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in public administration or political science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

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. If you are requesting special accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact Carolyn Kozak at (860) 418-6324 or carolyn.kozak@ct.gov.