While we will not officially post our job openings and begin our hiring process until July, students and alumni are welcome to send a resume and State of Texas application to our office in Austin at any time. Below is a brief description of the policy analyst position. Policy Analyst Job Description A policy analyst works as part of a team to review and evaluate the operations of Texas state agencies. The analyst collects and analyzes information, identifies state laws that need to be changed to increase agency effectiveness, writes reports recommending changes in state policy, makes oral presentations on the results of reviews, and provides information and other assistance to legislators and their staffs. The analyst has opportunities to look for creative ways to improve state government, learn about a wide variety of policy issues, work with the top management of state agencies, interview interested parties outside state government, and participate in the legislative process.
Periodic travel is required.
Minimum Qualifications Graduate degree in public policy, law, social sciences, economics, business, or other related field. Bachelor's degree with significant levels of directly-related work experience may be considered. Able to use analytical skills to identify problems, investigate issues, and develop effective solutions. Strong research skills are also important. Able to assess current state policy and management practices of state agencies and to develop workable alternatives for consideration by the Legislature.