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Policy Advisor

ADMINISTRATOR IV

Recruitment #24-007735-0006

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Introduction

The Policy Advisor is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Governor.

The successful candidate will possess the core competencies, skills, and passion to effectively advise the Deputy Chief of Staff on a variety of policy issues while also supporting the general workflow of a portfolio of agencies.

To apply, please submit your resume to Jason Heo at jason.heo@maryland.gov by the deadline, Friday, July 12 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Policy Advisor.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

General Purpose: The Policy Advisor is responsible for supporting the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) on policy issues through project management, research, and writing – all of which enable the Deputy Chief of Staff to effectively oversee a portfolio of agencies and workstreams.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide the DCOS with advice, recommendations, and consultation on various policy issues  
  • Serve as a thought partner to the DCOS on emergent projects and policy issues  
  • Manage multiple large-scale efforts and projects on varied timelines  
  • Coordinate with others in the Governor’s Office to ensure DCOS alignment with Governor’s priorities  
  • Manage internal and external inquiries by assisting by handling, delegating, or escalating for DCOS attention  
  • Assign, follow-up on, and/or delegate action items from meetings or other interactions as necessary  
  • Support DCOS priorities by providing high-level input on scheduling  
  • Other duties and projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have demonstrated many or preferably all of the following:
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of multiple policy areas.  
  • Experience project managing large workstreams over extended periods of time  
  • Experience managing multiple projects and work priorities  
  • Experience delegating tasks  
  • Experience simplifying information and concepts to formulate options and recommendations  
  • Ability to work both independently and with groups/stakeholders.  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
  • A track record of demonstrating and successfully applying the following characteristics:
    • Communicating with colleagues at all levels to achieve objectives  
    • Listening effectively, while also probing, surfacing, and sharing ideas  
    • Comfortable with incomplete information and/or unknowns  
    • Resourceful and highly organized  
    • A “self-starter” motivated by the achievement of the organization, the team, and themselves – in that order  
    • A team player, with the ability to organize, assign, and track completion of work by direct and indirect team members  
    • Flexible and adaptable, even while maintaining a keen focus on objectives  
    • Someone who holds themselves to the highest personal standards of integrity

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit your resume to Jason Heo at jason.heo@maryland.gov by the deadline, Friday, July 12 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Policy Advisor.

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.



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