City Council Chief Policy Analyst
Apply NowCompany: City of Saint Paul, MN
Location: Saint Paul, MN 55106
Description:
Salary : $101,836.80 - $150,779.20 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-UNCL-00796A
Department: City Council
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
The Saint Paul City Council is hiring an experienced and highly skilled non-partisan Chief Policy Analyst to assist the Council President and Council Director of Operations with the legislative development process regarding Council-wide policy objectives. The Chief Policy Analyst will be responsible for operationalizing key, widely agreed upon policy priorities and shepherding the ensuing legislation through the process, from development, through passage by the City Council, and final signature by the Mayor, while keeping the public and key stakeholders informed and engaged along the way.
Here's what you can expect to do:
Assist the Director of Council Operations and the Council President with strategic planning to advance broadly agreed upon Council legislative priorities.
Perform highly responsible professional work analyzing, drafting, and project-managing legislative priorities in coordination with City Council leadership.
Conduct in-depth research and analysis on complex policy issues to inform the development of resolutions, ordinances, and legislative proposals.
Draft, review, and refine proposed resolutions, ordinances, and other legislative documents, ensuring they are legally sound, aligned with the Council's priorities, and strategically viable.
Identify opportunities for broad agreement among Councilmembers on policy initiatives, using strong communication and negotiation skills.
Coordinate with Council and departmental staff to incorporate implementation needs and processes into policy solutions during the policy development process.
Coordinate with Council staff in an ongoing way toward shared policy projects to ensure collaboration and appropriate project management of key policy priorities.
Provide technical and legislative drafting expertise to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness in legislative language.
Deeply understand the city's legislative process, including the interactions between municipal code, the city charter, state and federal laws, and the administration structure.
Develop and maintain clear and concise legislative reports, memoranda, and summaries to inform Councilmembers and stakeholders of key policy developments and impacts.
Information Specific to this PositionThe Council's Chief Policy Analyst will have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities being faced by the City of Saint Paul, will have professional experience utilizing the legislative tools available to address those issues, and will possess a keen ability to successfully navigate City Hall. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of researching, drafting, and analyzing complex legislative proposals in a local government or similar setting. This position reports to the City Council Director of Operations and works closely with the Council President.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Planning, Political Science, or related field and five years of professional experience in public administration, policy analysis, community development, or a related field.
Desired Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate or Master's Degree inPublic Policy, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Planning, Political Science, or related field.
How to Apply
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
First time applying online? Read our
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Olletha Muhammad at 651-266-6545
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Title: Chief Policy Analyst
Official Title: City Council Chief Budget Analyst
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
Optional Benefits
For a detailed overview, visit
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?
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Describe your experience developing and writing legislation or similar work, and your experience with legislative institutions and processes. Please give examples of the scope and scale of your experience.
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Please discuss your experience working with elected leaders. What is your approach? Please provide examples.
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Describe your experience building relationships with stakeholders internal and external to an organization. How do you reach and include stakeholders whose backgrounds and experiences are different than your own?
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
Required Question
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-UNCL-00796A
Department: City Council
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
The Saint Paul City Council is hiring an experienced and highly skilled non-partisan Chief Policy Analyst to assist the Council President and Council Director of Operations with the legislative development process regarding Council-wide policy objectives. The Chief Policy Analyst will be responsible for operationalizing key, widely agreed upon policy priorities and shepherding the ensuing legislation through the process, from development, through passage by the City Council, and final signature by the Mayor, while keeping the public and key stakeholders informed and engaged along the way.
Here's what you can expect to do:
Assist the Director of Council Operations and the Council President with strategic planning to advance broadly agreed upon Council legislative priorities.
Perform highly responsible professional work analyzing, drafting, and project-managing legislative priorities in coordination with City Council leadership.
Conduct in-depth research and analysis on complex policy issues to inform the development of resolutions, ordinances, and legislative proposals.
Draft, review, and refine proposed resolutions, ordinances, and other legislative documents, ensuring they are legally sound, aligned with the Council's priorities, and strategically viable.
Identify opportunities for broad agreement among Councilmembers on policy initiatives, using strong communication and negotiation skills.
Coordinate with Council and departmental staff to incorporate implementation needs and processes into policy solutions during the policy development process.
Coordinate with Council staff in an ongoing way toward shared policy projects to ensure collaboration and appropriate project management of key policy priorities.
Provide technical and legislative drafting expertise to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness in legislative language.
Deeply understand the city's legislative process, including the interactions between municipal code, the city charter, state and federal laws, and the administration structure.
Develop and maintain clear and concise legislative reports, memoranda, and summaries to inform Councilmembers and stakeholders of key policy developments and impacts.
Information Specific to this PositionThe Council's Chief Policy Analyst will have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities being faced by the City of Saint Paul, will have professional experience utilizing the legislative tools available to address those issues, and will possess a keen ability to successfully navigate City Hall. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of researching, drafting, and analyzing complex legislative proposals in a local government or similar setting. This position reports to the City Council Director of Operations and works closely with the Council President.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Planning, Political Science, or related field and five years of professional experience in public administration, policy analysis, community development, or a related field.
Desired Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate or Master's Degree inPublic Policy, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Planning, Political Science, or related field.
How to Apply
- A resume
- A cover letter
First time applying online? Read our
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Olletha Muhammad at 651-266-6545
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Title: Chief Policy Analyst
Official Title: City Council Chief Budget Analyst
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
For a detailed overview, visit
01
The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
- Yes
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Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor Degree
- None
03
Describe your experience developing and writing legislation or similar work, and your experience with legislative institutions and processes. Please give examples of the scope and scale of your experience.
04
Please discuss your experience working with elected leaders. What is your approach? Please provide examples.
05
Describe your experience building relationships with stakeholders internal and external to an organization. How do you reach and include stakeholders whose backgrounds and experiences are different than your own?
06
RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
- Yes
- No
Required Question