We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Director of Policy to join a leading Company located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area.
Salary Range: $111,825 - $136,675
Directs the development or amendment of existing policies based on the President's Policy Roadmap and other policy initiatives. Drafts strategic initiatives that address public policy challenges for approval and distributes approved communications to the appropriate internal sources. Partners with internal or external stakeholders regarding the advancement of policy initiatives of the President's Office. May manage or liaise with the Policy Roadmap Committee, answering inquiries from internal departments, employees, and external agencies.
Responsibilities:Develops, manages, and evaluates County Government policy activities and initiatives in relation to the Policy RoadmapAnalyzes and summarizes dense and complex information accurately, clearly, and within a short time frameLeads and manages the research and analysis required to produce public policy memos and key reports on County policiesWorks closely with all the Department Heads and Bureau Chiefs to ensure consistent policy development related to the Policy RoadmapServes as liaison between the President's Office and the Policy Roadmap Committee and other public policy-related Committees advanced by the Offices under the PresidentMay direct, coordinate, and supervise assignments pertaining to the Policy RoadmapAnswers policy inquiries posed by Department Heads, employees, and external agenciesHandles special projects of specific purposes and confidential nature as required
Basic Hiring Criteria:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the creation, implementation, or oversight of policy matters OR an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education
Desired Qualifications:Masters Degree or Juris DoctorateTwo (2) years of supervisory/operational experience in the public sectorThorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as it pertains to policies regarding County GovernmentSkill in analyzing research for writing policies and organizing subject matter into a concise document based on findingsAbility to communicate effectively both in written and verbal formats to communicate all current and impending policiesAbility to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate projects to recommend constructive improvementsSkilled in utilizing various search engines and multi-media resourcesAbility to maintain confidentiality regarding policy mattersSkill in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.