Policy Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Los Angeles

Salary : $69,000 to $78,000 per year

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California’s most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. We implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans’ services, and health care sectors.

In short, we do good work.

We have offices statewide with a staff of passionate people. While we are growing rapidly, we are also selective : We’re seeking inspired, talented people who want to be part of a team effecting profound change and who have fun doing it.

Department Summary

The Brilliant Corners’ Housing Services Team is nationally recognized for its ability to secure scattered-site and project-based housing for vulnerable and extremely low-income households within tight rental markets. With offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, our team moves hundreds of folks into permanent housing every month. We use robust landlord engagement strategies, including financial incentives, to secure community-based units for vulnerable populations. Our participants include people exiting institutions, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness. Using a customer-service approach, we pair landlord engagement with tenancy-centered services to ensure shared success for our participants, property providers, case management partners, and funders. This collaborative approach is instrumental in ending cycles of homelessness and institutionalization for thousands of people in Los Angeles County and across California.

The Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP)

The Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP), operated by Brilliant Corners in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services’ Housing for Health Division, is a nationally recognized program that combines flexible rental subsidies with intensive case management to help individuals experiencing homelessness with complex health needs secure and maintain permanent housing. The program improves health outcomes, reduces costly public services utilization, and advances the County’s commitment to ending homelessness through strong collaboration with ICMS providers, property owners, and community partners. The policy analyst supports this work by developing, analyzing, and implementing policies and procedures that strengthen program operations, ensure compliance, and enhance housing stability outcomes for participants.

About the Program Development Team

Housing Services’ Program Development team supports five focal areas across all regions : quality assurance, program evaluation, program policy, client engagement, and staff development. This newly formed team advances the department’s progress in these areas ensuring that all clients Brilliant Corners serves across the state receive high-quality, participant-centered services.

Position Overview

The FHSP Policy Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) by leading the development, refinement, and implementation of program policies and procedures. The Policy Analyst also proactively tracks and shares relevant external policies and regulatory updates that may impact program operations and client services. This role requires strong independent judgement, policy development skills, and the ability to engage a diverse set of stakeholders, including program leadership and external partners. They ensure all policies are equitable, clear and compliant with funding requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct research, data analysis, and best-practice reviews to inform policy development.
• Gather and integrate feedback from funders, stakeholders, and internal teams through regular meetings.
• Draft, revise, and maintain policy documents and internal guidelines with, precise version control.
• Design and coordinate surveys, interviews, and focus groups to capture staff perspectives.
• Organize and prepare meeting agendas, notes, and scheduling for stakeholder discussions.
• Support the development and refinement of training materials related to policy implementation.
• Assist in refining systems for policy prioritization, documentation, communication, and implementation.
• Partner with cross-departmental teams to ensure policies reflect staff input, operational needs, and data insights.
• Assess and update policies to ensure alignment with program changes and evolving requirements.
• Monitor and share relevant external policy and regulatory updates that may impact program operations and client services

Writing Sample

Applicants must submit a writing sample of their choice of 1 3 pages. Technical or formal / professional samples, such as policies, policy recommendations, procedural guides, or programmatic descriptions, are preferred. Applicants may be asked to briefly discuss their sample or complete a short writing task during the interview process to confirm authorship and assess writing skills.

Requirements

Professional Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Core Competencies

Managing and Measuring Work : Assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.

Action-Oriented : Enjoys working hard, is action-oriented and full of energy for things they see as challenging, is not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning and seizes more opportunities than others.

Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; gets first-hand client information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with all stakeholders and gains their trust and respect.

Organizational Values

Humanity : Putting people first : We are committed to meeting people where they’re at, honoring their dignity, diversity, and experience.

Community : Building a better future : Sustainable housing solutions are fostered through partnership, collaboration, and human connection.

Ingenuity : Innovating for transformation : Systems change requires relentless determination, thinking outside the box, and challenging the status quo.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have physical mobility for standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces. They should also be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day. Additionally, candidates should be able to safely lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds. This position requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

The salary range for this position is $69,000 to $78,000 per year annually. It is being offered at $69,000 to $78,000 per year annually.

Brilliant Corners does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing staff, selecting volunteers and vendors, and providing services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff members, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.

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