Senior Policy & Planning Analyst

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

This role functions as the legislative analyst and senior policy advisor for ETS operating within the Communications and Public Relations team. The positions core responsibilities include preparing the Director and Deputy Director for legislative hearings committee meetings and various governmental engagements. This involves comprehensive research and analysis of legislative proposals drafting statutory reports and developing essential briefing materials. The role also entails tracking both state and federal legislation to ensure ETS leadership is well-informed and strategically positioned. Furthermore this position contributes to agency communications onboarding and training initiatives that support ETS operations.

Human Resource Contact : Jennifer Erickson / /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Legislative Analysis & Leadership Preparation Research and analyze legislative proposals and issues impacting ETS; prepare briefing documents testimony outlines and talking points for the Director and Deputy Director; monitor and attend legislative committee meetings as needed; complete statutorily required reports such as the annual report.
• Interagency & Policy Coordination Collaborate with other state agencies on shared legislative issues; provide ETS input for cross-agency working groups; draft recommendations on policy or statutory changes.
• Legislative Relationship Management Build and maintain professional relationships with LSO staff and other government stakeholders to support information exchange and strengthen ETSs credibility with legislators.
• Bill Tracking & Reporting Administer and manage ETSs Legislative Bill Tracker; ensure accurate bill updates coordinate reporting and assist internal and external stakeholders in system utilization.
• Onboarding & Training Assist with onboarding activities; deliver onboarding and customer service training; work with supervisors to equip new hires; administer LinkedIn Learning encourage employee activation and recommend content.
• Communications Support Contribute to website updates; design informational materials using Canva; edit and distribute internal and external communications; assist in editing and formatting agency policies and documents.
• Special Projects & Administrative Support Undertake special assignments interim studies or strategic initiatives as directed; provide general coordination and support for other agency activities.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Bachelors Degree (typically in Business)

Experience :

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst III

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution :

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst III

Certificates Licenses Registrations :

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

NOTES :

Supplemental Information

077 ETS Communications and Public Relations

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URL : State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Direct Sales,Administrative Skills,Logistics Distribution,Facilities Management,Civil Project Management,Asic

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1