POLICY ANALYST

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Policy Analyst

Office of Budget and Management

Strategic Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $76,476.00 annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on May 4, 2026.

Under direction, researches program policy and intergovernmental legislation options and offers strategic in-sight on matters affecting targeted populations serviced through city departmental programs and develop grant proposals to obtain the funding for the programs, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Researches, develops, and assists in the implementation of departments legislative agenda affecting targeted group populations for the City of Chicago.

* Participates in the formulation of policy and assists in managing policy and research activities related to departmental projects and initiatives.

* Conducts research, planning and feasibility studies while analyzing and interpreting impact statements, economic and social and changing trends affecting departmental programs.

* Identifies and solicits potential funding sources for city programs.

* Participates in identifying potential funding sources for programs and completing grant applications.

* Tracks and evaluates proposed federal, state and municipal legislation relative to departmental programs and policies and prepares summaries regarding potential impact.

* Creates criteria to evaluate the programs and services of delegate agencies that are seeking proposed funding.

* Monitors departmental compliance with government performance standards and with changing legislation to ensure continued funding for departmental programs.

* Analyzes legislation and prepares legislative summaries to keep management abreast of new legislation and trends affecting targeted group populations.

* Assists in coordinating various aspects of the annual budget process, i.e., the Aldermanic Budget Book, Budget Overview Book and Through the Chair responses.

* Serves on various inter-agency committees, task forces, commissions and working groups to ensure program policies are appropriately implemented.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 604, Chicago, IL 60602

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Six (6) years of work experience in policy research and development, legislative research and analysis, or grants research and writing for programs and services,

OR

graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree in business administration, public administration, the social sciences or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of work experience in policy research and development, legislative research and analysis, or grants research and writing for programs and services,

OR

graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, the social sciences or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of work experience in policy research and development, legislative research and analysis, or grants research and writing for programs and services,

OR

graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, the social sciences or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of work experience in policy research and development, legislative research and analysis, or grants research and writing for programs and services.

Desired Skills

* Knowledge of federal, state, and local government systems and intergovernmental dynamics, including legislative processes, funding mechanisms, and policy implementation at the municipal level.

* Ability to manage cross-departmental initiatives and stakeholder coordination, including working with city departments, external partners, and elected officials.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level memos, briefing materials, and presentations under tight deadlines.

* Knowledge of municipal finance and budget processes, including familiarity with annual budget development, multi-year forecasting, and capital planning.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor