Policy Analyst

About This Role

This policy analyst role provides daily support to the Commissioner and Chief of Staff within the Department of Banking and Insurance. The position requires a nimble individual capable of quickly understanding new topics, conducting research, preparing analyses and recommendations, and drafting various materials to inform departmental decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research, perform analysis of relevant data, and provide recommendations
• Research laws, regulations, and legislation, as required
• Write and edit policy briefings, memos, slides, and other documents, often on short timelines
• Work collaboratively across the Department on projects
• Engage with the leadership team to ensure appropriate materials and briefings are prepared
• Oversee and review relevant policy briefings for the Commissioner’s book

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a policy role
• Prior work on relevant topics is a plus
• Exceptional analytical skills: deft with spreadsheets, creating charts, and navigating data sets
• Ability to interpret data, then identify and build the most effective visual representation of it
• Experience working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, often under tight deadlines

About the Company

The Department of Banking and Insurance covers all lines of insurance, as well as banks, credit unions, real estate, non-bank consumer finance including digital currency, and the State’s health insurance exchange.