Senior Policy Analyst

We are looking for a detail-oriented and innovative Senior Policy Analyst who can evaluate and draft policies and legislation, identify and address challenges through creative solutions, and use research, analysis, and critical thinking to assess the effectiveness of policies and regulations. This position sits within the Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Committee and will report directly to the Program Manager, while working closely with the Senior Director, Executive Director, and entire GWDB team.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a critical thinker, and has experience with drafting policy. The candidate must have knowledge and background in Career and Technical Education, with preferred knowledge in any or all of the following areas: apprenticeships for high school students; industry-recognized credentials; workforce/industry needs; school monitoring; and career counseling.

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Maryland Department of Labor

The Senior Policy Analyst will plan, oversee, and conduct analysis, evaluation, and drafting of policies and legislation; conduct research on best practices to inform policy, legislation, and their implementation; act as a key spokesperson for policies; and coordinate implementation of established policies. The Senior Policy Analyst will primarily conduct these duties on issues relating to career-connected learning, and particularly CTE and apprenticeship, in support of the GWDB’s CTE Committee.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. 

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Applicants must meet this selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• It is preferred that in addition to the above, the candidate have knowledge of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, industry-recognized credentials, the Carl D. Perkins V Act, and/or other workforce development topics relating to youth and young adults. 
• Proficiency in the Zoom virtual meeting platform, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Drive, as well as ability to learn other software or digital tools necessary for this role. 
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal communication, particularly for the purposes of explaining policy to relevant audiences. 
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

If you receive an interview invitation, you will be required to complete the following: Applicants must submit at least one writing sample that showcases their written communication skills, either in the form of a written policy or a policy memo to senior organizational leadership or to impacted stakeholders. Ideally, the sample(s) will have been produced within the past 12 months and will be on topics related to the required or preferred areas of expertise in this job description, but this is not required.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.), must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview. You can upload one Word or PDF file using the "Transcript" upload function or via the JobAps "Other" tab.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed, and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full state benefits, which include:

The online application is strongly preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online or having difficulty with your login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767-4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov. If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.  We thank our veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking a veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business; on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.  Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to: