Senior Policy Advisor - Budget Tax - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pdiv style="text-align: center;"img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3273/jobpostings/image/20260211095236_RE_logo_verticle_2024-01.png" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" data-uw-rm-alt-original="20260211095236_RE_logo_verticle_2024-01.png" data-id="null" data-name="20260211095236_RE_logo_verticle_2024-01.png" alt="20260211095236_RE_logo_verticle_2024-01.png" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3273/jobpostings/image/20260211095236_RE_logo_verticle_2024-01.png" style="width: 127px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/divbrbrp style="margin:0in;" data-pasted="true"strongThe Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis:/strong/pp style="margin:0in;"Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:/pullip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service./p/li/ulp style="margin:0in;"br/pp style="margin:0in;"strongWhat you will do at Precinct One/strong/pp style="margin:0in;"Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for equity, policy innovation, and public service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can lead impactful initiatives and coach emerging policy leaders? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Senior Policy Advisor - Budget amp; Tax./pp style="margin:0in;"br/pp style="margin:0in;"strongWhat you will do at Precinct One/strong/pp style="margin:0in;"The Senior Advisor for Budget and Tax Policy is a senior leadership role in the Policy Division responsible for developing, advancing, and implementing the fiscal strategy of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (OCRE). This position provides expert guidance on budget development, revenue systems, and tax policy to ensure that public resources are deployed effectively, transparently, and equitably. The role requires strong data-driven decision-making and advanced analytical capabilities to evaluate complex budgetary and tax policy issues./pp style="margin:0in;"br/pp style="margin:0in;"The Senior Advisor will lead rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis, develop data models and performance dashboards, and apply statistical and economic forecasting tools to support high-impact policy recommendations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in interpreting large and complex datasets to identify fiscal risks, opportunities for efficiency, and strategies for long-term sustainability. This position is suited for a strategic thinker who combines technical rigor with policy judgment to drive outcomes that ensure fiscal accountability, sustainability, and community impact./pp style="margin:0in;"br/pp style="margin:0in;"All Policy Division team members are responsible for advancing, developing, and defending policies consistent with the Precinct One mission. Policy Advisors will conduct research and analysis, draft policy briefs and recommendations, monitor and track developments, organize relevant stakeholders, and propose and implement strategic plans in relevant areas of public policy to aid in advancing reforms. Senior Advisors must be able to fulfill all policy advising expectations with a high level of proficiency and may be responsible for supervising other Policy team members. This role requires strong data-driven decision-making and advanced analytical capabilities to evaluate complex budgetary and tax policy issues./pp style="margin:0in;"br/pp style="margin:0in;"strongWhy Join Us?/strong/pp style="margin:0in;"At the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis, we are committed to equity, opportunity, and justice. Our Policy Division drives innovative solutions that improve the lives of residents and reshape systems for the better. As part of our team, you'll have the platform, support, and responsibility to make lasting change./pp style="margin:0in;"br/pp style="margin:0in;"strongEssential Duties/strong/pullip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Develop subject matter expertise in assigned policy issue areas./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Develop and execute monitoring, tracking, outreach, and engagement plans for assigned issue areas./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess fiscal impacts of proposed policies./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Develop data models and dashboards to monitor budget performance and tax revenue trends./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Utilize statistical tools and economic forecasting techniques to support policy recommendations./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Interpret large datasets to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for efficiency./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Report and communicate important national, state, and local trends and developments in issue spaces (and provide recommendations related to policy challenges and opportunities) to leadership in timely manner./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Perform quality policy research and analysis efficiently and thoroughly. Design and develop actionable policy solutions to enhance the quality of life for all Harris County residents./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Utilize strategic communications to inform key constituencies, advance and defend key policy priorities, and complex policy information clearly and concisely to relevant target audiences./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Develop and implement strategic advocacy efforts plans to advance and defend policy priorities./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Engage with stakeholders, teammates, and decision makers – including residents, issue area experts, staff of other elected offices, etc. – in a professional and diplomatic manner to advance and defend organizational priority initiatives/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Supervise, coach, develop, and hold accountable direct reports to equip them with skills to effectively meet team expectations and standards./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Embody the values of Commissioner Ellis’ office and the Policy team, including a strong work ethic, collaborative environment, and steadfast commitment to team and office missions./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Other duties as assigned./p/li/ulbrbrp style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;" data-pasted="true"strongspan style="color:inherit;"Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/span/strongspan style="color:inherit;"br uhttps://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx/ubrnbsp;If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email /spana href="mailto:ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net" target="blank" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""span style="color:inherit;"ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net/span/aspan style="color:inherit;"./spanspan style="color:inherit;"br strongThis position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate./strong/span/p/ph2Position Duties/h2pp style="margin:0in;" data-pasted="true"strongEducation:/strong/pullip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required. Years of relevant experience may be substituted for an advanced degree./p/li/ulp style="margin:0in;"strongExperience:/strong/pullip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"At least (8) eight years of relevant work experience in field or organization that requires policy analysis and research skills, with experience synthesizing complex information through memos, reports and proposals/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Demonstrated experience managing staff at different levels of experience, as part of a collaborative team/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Significant experience managing multiple competing projects and deadlines/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and justice, consistent with the mission of the Office of Commissioner Ellis/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Experience developing and implementing strategic advocacy campaigns, especially on social justice issues aligned with Precinct One policy priorities/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Experience working in or closely with government offices at the local, state or federal level/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Experience conducting research, policy design and/or advocacy in at least one of the following policy areas: economic equity and opportunity, and public finance and budgeting/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Experience and Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or statistical software)./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Strong ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in data./p/li/ulp style="margin:0in;"strongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/strong/pullip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Embodies Precinct values and culture and steadfast commitment to the Precinct and Policy team missions./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Exceptional leadership, coaching and management skills./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Highly proficient in strategic policy communications./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Familiarity with data visualization and reporting platforms./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Knowledge of predictive analytics and machine learning applications in public policy/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Highly proficient in strategic policy issue advocacy plan development and implementation/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Has the ability to translate complex concepts into plain oral or written language. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Exceptional project management skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and make judgements on how to allocate time./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Has a high level of flexibility in fast-paced environments, and is proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven.nbsp;/p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Deals effectively with pressure, remains persistent even under adversity, and recovers quickly from setbacks./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Encourages a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Has ability to develop and create successful working relationships with staff of organizations, partners, grant makers, grantees, and other elected officials at every level throughout Harris County, Texas, and the United States./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Demonstrates awareness and respect for cross-cultural differences and creates innovative and inclusive programmatic solutions./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint./p/li/ulp style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;padding:0in;"br/pp style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;padding:0in;"br/pp style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;padding:0in;" data-pasted="true"stronguNOTE/u/strongstrong:/strong Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butstrongnbsp;ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"/strongstrongnbsp;will not be accepted for qualifications./strong/p/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pullip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" data-pasted="true"Master’s, PhD or Professional Degree from an accredited college or university, strongly preferred./p/lilip style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"Highly proficient in quantitative and/or data analytic skills (preferred)/p/li/ul/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pp style="margin:0in;" data-pasted="true"strongPosition Type and Typical Hours