SENIOR POLICY ANALYST (JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL) SHAKMAN EXEMPT

Company: Cook County Government
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 18, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description - SENIOR POLICY ANALYST (JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL) SHAKMAN EXEMPT (00136079)Requisition ID00136079Job PostingJan 21, 2025, 10:35:24 PMClosing DateOngoing Full-time A.M. P.M.OrganizationOffices Under the PresidentOVERVIEWThe Justice Advisory Council seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to lead policy research, analysis, and the development of legislative reform recommendations that support management and elected officials in advancing justice initiatives. The Senior Policy Analyst will design and present impactful policy proposals to improve community programs, collaborate with stakeholders to align strategies with departmental goals. This role also involves managing data collection and analysis efforts, responding to inquiries from policy personnel and community partners, and ensuring effective communication and decision-making throughout the policy development process.Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois' population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
• Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
• Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.LOCATION:Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for cyclists.ROLE SUMMARY:Assist in leading the Justice Advisory Council Policy Team with researching, analyzing, and developing policy and legislative reform recommendations, which advises management and elected officials on policy reform. Develop and present policy recommendations on various programs and initiatives to improve communities. Coordinate with the Research and Data Team to manage data collection and analysis priorities and manage related policy presentation efforts. Provide guidance to junior team members. Collaborate with elected officials and stakeholders to ensure alignment with bureau/department goals and regulations. Respond to inquiries from policy personnel, community agencies, and the public, providing strategic recommendations to management. Make decisions on moderately complex project components and ensure effective communication and adherence to best practices throughout the policy development process.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Lead the development and implementation of policy projects related to strategic planning programs and initiatives.
  • Research, develop, recommend, and implement policies and programs to support bureau/department priorities.
  • Compile data and input from organization operations, research and best practices to develop recommendations for policy research, including presenting those recommendations to a variety of audiences.
  • Work in close proximity with elected officials and key stakeholders to research, develop, and implement policies that align with bureau/department goals and legal regulations, ensuring clear communication and adherence to best practices throughout the policy development process.
  • Provide guidance and help motivate policy staff.
  • Collaborate with bureau/department staff, management, and senior leaders as needed to complete work and achieve goals.
  • Manage special projects that support county-wide priorities.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
    • Ability to make policy recommendations.
    • Ability to develop, coordinate and implement programmatic changes.
    • Ability to present policy options and research to large or high-level audiences.
    • Ability to take abstract issues or policy problems and break them down into deliverables to advance a broader goal.
    • Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
    • Ability to act independently to resolve problems and recommend solutions.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including skills in Microsoft Office.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and
      • Three (3) years of experience working in policy making, analysis or policy data collection or
      • An equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.EMPLOYMENT TERMSRESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook County Personnel this position is exempt from the County's career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.
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