Management & Program Analyst - Research Service at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

 

Management & Program Analyst - Research Service

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs  Hines, IL On-site 

Part-time · Associate

Management & Program Analyst - Research Service at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

About the job

Summary

This position is located within the Research Service Line at the Edward Hines Jr. VA hospital in Hines, Illinois. The Management and Program Analyst manages and provides program analysis work related to the Research Service Line budget, which is overseen by the Administrative Officer and Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Research, with expenditures in excess of 18 million dollars annually.

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Duties

·         *THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties include, but may not be limited to:

·         Reviews financial and costing reports for accuracy;

·         Formulates and maintains the Research budget and funding adjustments based on need;

·         Functions as a Fund Control Point analyst and maintains the Research budget;

·         Monitors Research monthly obligation rates by program;

·         Prepares VA Form 1358 of initial obligations and increases/decreases adjustments as needed;

·         Analyzes, reconciles, updates and validates open 1358 obligation authorizations;

·         Reconciles all assigned control points, sets up control to monitor each control point, assuring all invoices are accurate for payment, and processing and tracking purchased documents;

·         Reviews and verifies the validity of requisitions for supplies, services, printing, and equipment;

·         Reviews and approves travel and training orders and requests for personnel actions;

·         Responds to vendor inquiries regarding the status of payments, assesses computer data bases for payment history and works with fiscal staff to resolve payment issues;

·         Functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Service assisting in the day-to-day management and monitoring of Research service contracts that exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and multiple year/multi-year service contracts;

·         Serves as a purchase card holder and approving official and complies with all the acquisition regulations, both Federal, VA and local to include 8A, small business, Javits Wagner O'Day Act, and mandatory sources;

·         Reconciles purchase card charges within the established time limits; and

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Telework Eligible: 1 day a week

Compressed/Flexible: None

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized



Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

·         You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

·         Subject to a background/security investigation

·         Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

·         May be required to serve a probationary period

·         Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

·         Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

·         Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel

Qualifications

To qualify for this Management & Program Analyst, GS-9 position, applicant(s) must meet the following qualification requirements.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.

The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Do you have working experience as a purchase card holder? This experience must be reflected in your resume.

AND, In addition to meeting the Selective Placement Factor, applicant(s) must meet at least one of the following:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7) in Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is performing accurate budgetary work under general supervision in a research service line; working knowledge of the complexities of formulating and maintaining research budget(s); developing reports to determine future funding, cost savings, and budget analysis; monitoring spending within the budget; reporting the availability of research funds; maintaining accurate records; preparing correspondence and reports; communicating with internal and external customers. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required. We will not make assumptions.) :OR:

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Requires a master's or equivalent degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. A transcript is required at the time of application. :OR:

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience as stated above may be used to meet total experience requirements. This education must be beyond the first year of graduate level education and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. A transcript is required at the time of application.

You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

·         Communications

·         Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)

·         Organizational Stewardship

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.



Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website athttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education


IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.



NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

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Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required such as walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in an office environment. There may also be extended periods of sitting. Manual dexterity is required in operation of personal computer and other office equipment.

Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (708) 202-8387.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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Management Analyst, City of Des Plaines

Description

Salary $70,000 +/- Qualifications 

This is a professional position in the Community and Economic Development Department, requiring a high level of analytical, verbal, and quantitative skills. Under guidance, this position will analyze and interpret complex external proposals, as well as contribute to the ongoing improvement and execution of internal processes. The position will provide concise analysis and research in written, visual, and presentation form, both as standalone deliverables and as background input to collaborative deliverables produced by multiple team members. In addition, the position’s routine duties include problem-solving with colleagues and fellow team members; problem-solving for customers, specifically businesses and their individual requests; building permit system and process participation; regular evaluation and tracking of department-wide data, including permit and license applications; external inquiry response; historic research of developments, properties, and regulations; and review of proposals for economic incentives, such as property tax reductions, tax-increment financing (TIF), and local grants.
 
The Management Analyst for Community and Economic Development will be expected to exercise considerable independent judgement in executing assignments in accordance with City policies, procedures and directives of the Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development.

The position works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development. The position contributes to and manages various project teams and initiatives across the department under various division leaders, such as the Director of Community and Economic Development, Building Official, City Planner, Code Enforcement Coordinator, and Plan Coordinator.

Examples of Duties

• Develops and maintains high degree of comfort with department software and organizational tools to troubleshoot and guide colleagues and the public.
• Assists in analysis and preparation of materials for City Council consideration of requests for support of Cook County property tax incentives (e.g. 6b, 7b, 7c).
• Serves as liaison/point of contact and source of information for businesses that are either actively seeking or are good candidates for local assistance grants.
• Maintains a publicly available online map and database of available commercial properties, working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysts to complete.
• Conducts ongoing documentation tracking for business applicants in various stages of the incentive/assistance process.
• Manages the Joint Review Board for the City’s TIF districts and maintains ongoing relationship with TIF consultant and various taxing bodies.
• Analyzes revenue data from industry sectors and properties to inform economic development strategy.
• Exports and analyzes department data from multiple sources, most notably the Energov and Logos (Tyler Technologies) systems.
• Compiles department quarterly reports for department based on performance metrics.
• Composes, develops, reviews, and appropriately edits a variety of communications on topics independently and as directed by the Director and Assistant Director.
• Participates in division/department budgeting and vendor- and expense-tracking.
• Serves as backup and support to the Executive Assistant and Permit and Licensing Technicians by answering the general line and the general permit and inspections email, and greets guests in a professional manner when the Executive Assistant and technicians are assisting others or are unavailable.
• Supports building permit review process through facilitating reviews of simple projects (i.e enters applications and documents into the permit system, routes to reviewers and/or conduct reviews, issues approvals as designated and appropriate).
• Collaborates with Executive Assistant and Permit and Licensing Technicians, as well as the Finance Department, to ensure timely and secure department financial transactions.
• Participates in professional associations; attends training events relevant to job responsibilities; stays up-to-date of new trends and innovations for incorporation in City and department policies and procedures.
• Represents the City in a professional manner at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Typical Qualifications

A Master’s Degree or in pursuit of a Master’s Degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning and policy, or a related field.  A minimum of two years of related experience, with a demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced dynamic environment and maintain confidences along with the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities set forth in the description below.  

Supplemental Information

• Effective writing skills; capable of generating independently written reports and memos for both subject experts and general audience
• Fluency in data and statistical analysis
• Strong ability to review and analyze financial reports and historic documents
• Basic knowledge of local economic development strategies such as TIF and grants
• Friendly, customer-service-oriented demeanor and attitude
• Basic familiarity with building and construction permitting
• Strong ability to research records through internal databases, paper files, and the Internet
• Strong ability to present well and to communicate and interact effectively with a broad/diverse range of individuals, and ability to communicate effectively knowing his/her audience
• Strong ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with City Staff and to collaborate with other City Staff to complete projects
• Ability to accept and to follow direction from supervisor and comply with all City/Departmental Policies & Procedures.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Programs demonstrated by superior work products (written correspondence, presentations, data collection, etc.).
• Ability to learn new software programs and apply the use of these programs to improve the efficiency of department functions.
• Ability to work an established schedule and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to focus on detail and follow up on unresolved items.
• This exempt position must have the ability to work the hours City Hall is open and may be required to attend City Council meetings in the evenings from time-to-time.  On occasion, this position may need to travel and attend evening meetings as required.
• Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, permitting software, financial/personnel-database programs; telephone, copy machine, fax machine, and automotive vehicle.

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49TH WARD MANAGER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Job Description:

The Manager of Economic Development performs a variety of administrative, technical and professional work in preparation and implementation of economic and community development plans, programs, and services. The Manager works closely with the Department of Planning, the Department of Buildings, Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, and the Rogers Park Business Alliance to encourage business and economic development interests in the community. The Manager will be responsible for conducting participatory planning processes that provide the Alderwoman with community input for decision-making related to developments in the Ward. They also provide assistance to constituents, businesses and organizations in the planning, zoning, permitting, and coordination of ward projects.

The ideal candidate enjoys working a part of a small team, is familiar with the Rogers Park and West Ridge neighborhoods, is reliable, organized and adapts well to change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• ●  Provides assistance in the development of short and long term economic and community development plans, as well as the gathering of information and preparation of studies, reports, and recommendations to achieve such goals.

• ●  Serves as a member of economic development groups or task forces that promote economic and community development within the 49th Ward.

• ●  Regularly attends the Special Service Area monthly meetings for the 49th Ward.

• ●  Provides professional economic development advice and assists with the variety application

  and permitting process for businesses and organizations in the ward, including business

  licenses, liquor licenses, loading zones and more.

• ●  Serves as an advocate for economic development in line with existing Master Plans, zoning

  ordinances, and the goals and needs as identified by the community.

• ●  Facilitates community meetings on a variety of issues related to economic development and

  business coordination and solicits feedback from the community on these issues. These issues include, but are not limited to, zoning changes, Expanded Outdoor Dining program, liquor licenses, and more.

• ●  Facilitates zoning changes through the 49th Ward community zoning process as well as the City of Chicago processes.

• ●  Works closely with the Rogers Park Business Alliance and other organizations to identify areas of concern in the promotion of business location and expansion.

• ●  Works closely with the Department of Planning and Development on identifying available Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) funds as well as potential uses to boost economic development in the ward.

• ●  Becomes familiar with the existing inventory of available buildings for business and residential development sites within the community and maintains a database of these properties. This will include both public and private buildings and land areas.

• ●  Establishes professional relationships with property managers and landlords and creates a corresponding database with address and contact information.

• ●  Works closely with building owners, contractors, tenants, the Department of Buildings, and the Department of Law on building permit applications and resolving building violations.

• ●  Has an understanding of the variety of affordable housing options available in Chicago and creates and maintains a database of affordable housing options available within the ward.

• ●  Maintains strong working relationships with the general public, area businesses, other elected offices, community organizations and alliances, city agencies, property managers, and others.

• ●  Provides information and/or makes presentations to boards, commissions, committees, civic groups, businesses, individuals, and the general public on economic development issues, programs, services, and plans.

• ●  Apprises Alderwoman Hadden and the Chief of Staff of sensitive or contentious issues and makes suggestions and recommendations.

• ●  Conduct other related work as assigned, including providing supplemental constituent services assistance and answering incoming phone calls as needed.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• ●  Degree in Political Science, Government/Public Affairs, Community Engagement, Community Organizing, Public Administration preferably with a specialization in economic and community development, urban planning, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• ●  Reside in the City of Chicago.

• ●  Working knowledge of business development, community and economic development.

• ●  Considerable knowledge of City of Chicago zoning and land use ordinance.

• ●  Considerable knowledge of the City of Chicago building code

• ●  Understanding of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Department of

  Planning and Development processes.

• ●  Ability to communicate effectively to groups and individuals, engineers, architects,

  contractors, developers, businesses, supervisors, colleagues, and the general public.

• ●  Ability to prepare and analyze reports and data.

• ●  Strong written and verbal communication.

• ●  Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management.

• ●  Ability to work with a broad array of stakeholders including constituents, elected officials,

  community representatives, advocates, government agencies, etc.

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Developer, DataMade

DataMade is a data and web consultancy for civil society. We support our partners in working toward democracy, justice, and equity. We’re looking for a full-time developer to start in December 2021 or January 2022. This position will be fully remote.

About DataMade

We’re a small and nimble company with a wide variety of projects, from web apps and data tools to data visualization and storytelling.

Take a look! Here are some examples of what we do:

• Illinois Public Salaries Database, a website to review, explore and compare compensation for over 500,000 public employees throughout Illinois.
• Who Was In Command?, a system for compiling information on security forces to aid journalists, human rights groups and litigators to hold accountable human rights abusers.
• Dedupe.io, a powerful software service that uses machine learning to find matches in spreadsheets and databases
• Chicago’s Million Dollar Blocks, a data visualization that promotes alternatives to incarceration in Chicago

Curious about the code? DataMade embraces the philosophy of open-source software. Check out our Github profile.

Our values

• Working for democracy justice and equity
• A commitment to open data and open source development
• Iterative project development with client engagement
• A culture of collective learning and mentorship
• Healthy work/life balance

About the job

DataMade is a small company where everyone is a programmer. As a Developer at DataMade, you’ll get to work with a variety of clients and build across all parts of our stack. On any given day, you might:

• Create a set of wireframes for a new Django app
• Build out an interactive map using Leaflet
• Write a reproducible data pipeline with GNU Make
• Optimize a PostgreSQL query
• Pair program with a team member to debug a tricky Reactstate update
• Jump on a check-in call with a client
• Write up detailed technical documentation

The primary role of the Developer is to work on client projects under the management of a Lead Developer or Partner. For this position, we are looking to hire a Developer Level 1, which requires some experience with Python or JavaScript. This position does not require professional programming experience. If you’re familiar with the concepts in our code challenge, we want to hear from you!

At DataMade, we have a pattern of trade apprenticeship. That means everyone is being trained to take on the role of their manager. It’s a model that emphasizes learning, growth, and increasing scope of responsibilities. In your first year, you’ll learn a lot about programming through increasingly difficult implementation tasks on client projects. The Lead Developers will provide you support, while keeping you consistently challenged. As you grow your skills, your scope of responsibility will increase from implementing work as a Developer, to managing work as a Lead Developer, to helping decide what work the company should pursue as a Partner.

Time outside of working hours is your own. While you’ll stay busy weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., you will not be expected to be available evenings or weekends.

Requirements

• Familiarity with at least one piece our core technical stack: Python, Django, or React
• A commitment to professional and technical growth
• A desire to support the learning of others
• Interest in working collaboratively with small teams
• An ability to work independently
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines, with the support of a manager
• Resides in the Continental US and able to work between 8am-6pm Central Time

Nice to have

• A curiosity about how complex technical and social systems work
• Experience building things for the web
• Experience in consulting, customer service, or another field focused on working directly with people
• Experience working on open source projects
• An eye for good design

We’re interested in working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. We’re excited to hear about your formal credentials, of course, but this role requires no prior professional programming or consulting experience. If you’ve worked a front desk, but you’ve never spoken to a government employee, we still want to hear from you.

Benefits

• Fully remote team
• 35-hour work week
• Fully subsidized health care plan, including coverage for spouse/partner and children
• 2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 2 years at the company)
• 2 weeks of paid excused absences, applicable to illness, care of dependents (including pets), healthcare appointments, or other personal situations
• Annual holiday break the week between Christmas and New Years
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Company provided Mac laptop
• $2,000 annual budget for professional development, training, and conferences
• $500 annual budget for office equipment
• 401k retirement plan with 3% company investment

Starting salary: $69,000 / year

Is there a benefit that’s important to you that we’ve missed? Let us know and we’d be glad to consider it.

How to apply

Members of populations that are underrepresented or marginalized in the tech, data or news industries are encouraged to apply! We strive to build a team with a diverse set of perspectives.

Interested? Fill out our online application. As part of your application, you must also complete our code challenge.

Questions about this job? Email us at info@datamade.us.

We will be accepting applications through December 7, 2021 (and possibly longer).

Our application review process

We expect the entire application review and interview process to last two to three weeks before making a final decision and offer, though application review may take longer because we implement our own version of the Rooney Rule to ensure our interview pipeline aligns with our commitment to diversity. Here are the steps that we follow:

1. At the end of the stated application period, DataMade will review the applicant pool. If we receive enough applications, we will close the application period. If not, we will notify applicants and extend it for an additional 2 weeks.
2. Once the application period closes, DataMade will take about a week to perform an initial review of the submissions. Applicants who aren’t yet a good fit will be sent feedback on their application
3. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview over video call. Interviews will last about an hour and a half, encompassing a conversational component and a technical component.
4. After one to two weeks of interviews with finalists, DataMade will make an offer to one candidate (maybe you!).

Management and Program Analyst (ETA), Department of Labor

 

Management and Program Analyst (ETA)

U.S. Department of Labor  Greater Chicago Area Hybrid 

About the job

The position is located in the Chicago ETA Regional Office. You will be required to report to the office once it is reopen. This position is inside the bargaining unit.

For GS-11

·         Develops knowledge of ETA programs and applicable statutes, regulations, policies and ETA standard operating procedures. Collects, analyzes, and reports data, including data related to grant financial and performance reporting, and information impacting grant performance such as labor market information, economic trend data, and participant characteristics.

·         Develops systems to facilitate tracking of office and/or program performance consistently over time. Makes recommendations for improvement of the collection of performance information. Conducts root cause analysis for any significant issues or deviations from goals that are identified.

·         Collects and reviews data from States and grantees. Performs checks for data validity and reliability. Develops and carries out monitoring plan, in accordance with annual work plan instructions.

·         Participates in internal and external meetings. Conducts training on an as-needed basis. Works collaboratively with administrative, program, and performance offices that play a role in the administration of ETA grants. Utilizes electronic grant management systems in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.

For GS-12

·         Develops in depth knowledge of ETA programs and applicable statutes, regulations, policies and ETA standard operating procedures. Collects, analyzes, and reports data, including data related to grant financial and performance reporting, and information impacting grant performance such as labor market information, economic trend data, and participant characteristics.

·         Conducts detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes of broad administrative or technical programs and makes recommendations for improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. Develops new methods, organizational structures, and management processes. Counsels and advises program managers on methods and procedures, management surveys, management reports, and control techniques.

·         Conducts on-site compliance monitoring reviews and Enhanced Desk Monitoring Reviews of grantees to: evaluate the grantee’s progress towards meeting the goals specified in the grant agreement with DOL ETA; assess the quality of the program and services; ensures that grant activities are being conducted in compliance with the grant agreement and applicable Federal regulations. Prepares complex monitoring reports upon the completion of a monitoring review.

·         Serves as facilitator for internal teams composed to conduct analysis projects.

·         Develops briefing packages collecting data from multiple sources. Works collaboratively with administrative, program, and performance offices that play a role in the administration of ETA grants.

Apply here:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/623266600

 

Associate Policy Analyst, CMAP

 

Associate Policy Analyst

Chicago, IL 60607

     Full-time, Exempt   |     Depends upon skills and experience    |    Plan Implementation and Governmental Affairs

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Job Description

This Associate role will produce analyses and develop recommendations on a variety of topics relevant to ON TO 2050, with special emphasis on work related to issues of transportation, climate and/or equity and inclusive growth. Immediate assignments could include analysis of equity in transportation planning and programming, transportation funding and financing, and other related public policy considerations in northeastern Illinois. Longer-term assignments will include research and analysis to implement other aspects of CMAP’s policy and programming agenda depending on both agency need and the skills and interests of the selected candidate. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Policy Principal in CMAP’s Plan Implementation and Legislative Affairs division. This listing applies to two open positions.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages or assists on project teams as assigned, conducting rigorous analyses and preparing planning and policy recommendations and reports.
• Contributes research, data collection, data quality assurance, and data contextualization through analysis, visualization, and writing for policy analysis and development projects.
• Effectively communicates technical information to external and internal audiences orally, in writing, and in presentation form.
• Supports outreach for policy analysis projects, including strategy development, coordinating, planning, attending, and leading meetings with external partners and stakeholders, including agendas, meeting notices, meeting notes, and/or minutes and correspondence.
• Works to support external consideration of projects with Government Affairs and Communications staff and contributes effectively to various efforts to promote policies and projects to broader audiences (e.g., through policy analysis of legislation, editing and distillation of content, visualization, video, or social media development).
• Contributes to other work plan items as assigned, such as research and development of new policy topics and approaches or plan implementation.
• Attends internal department meetings as well as external committee meetings, outreach events, and workshops as assigned.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and communities.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered)

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in public policy, public administration, planning, economics, statistics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of two years of related experience is required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES including competencies that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

Thorough knowledge of public policy, urban and/or regional planning practice, and an understanding of environmental, social, land use, and

transportation considerations in planning.

Strong working understanding of how to work with large, complex data sets and articulate their limitations.

Skill in general principles of research, data collection and analysis, and technical writing and data visualization.

Skill in statistics and the use of spreadsheets, databases, and geospatial tools like ArcGIS. Knowledge of programming languages like R or python preferred.

Ability to develop clear, concise written documents for audiences ranging from subject matter experts to elected officials or the general public.

Ability to work successfully under limited supervision and develop subject matter expertise.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, community or civic leaders, public sector officials and staff,

partner agencies and organizations, and the general public.

This position will remain opened until filled.

 

 

Company Description

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov/about for more information on the agency’s vision and core values. 

CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!  This position will remain open until filled.
 

Benefits

• AFLAC
• Certifications/Licenses and Association Dues
• Conferences/Training
• Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flextime
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Personal Days/Floating Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation Leave
• Vision Insurance

 

CMAP requires all employees to declare their vaccination status upon hire. The agency reserves the right to enforce and/or amend this policy in compliance with federal and state mandates or as it deems necessary. Your acceptance of an offer of employment means that you understand and agree to comply with this policy.

Apply here:  https://jobs.keldair.com/CMAP/jobs/23017/associate-policy-analyst