Fiscal Policy Officer

Job Details

Job Location:

Headquarters - Alameda, CA 94501

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $ - $ Salary

Job Category:
Finance

Under the strategic direction of the Senior Advisor, Fiscal Policy & Strategy Officer and in support of the Chief Executive Officer’s priorities, the Fiscal Policy Officer supports the Agency's fiscal policy, funding strategy, and implementation of strategic initiatives by analyzing state, federal, and local funding developments; evaluating fiscal, operational, and implementation impacts; and developing recommendations that inform organizational strategy and decision-making.

The position works collaboratively with Finance, Government Affairs, Programs, Data, Evaluation, Technology, and other Agency teams to translate fiscal policy into implementation strategies, strengthen funding approaches, improve fiscal sustainability, and support effective delivery of Agency priorities.

The position serves as a technical resource on fiscal policy and public financing, providing analysis and decision support related to public funding, revenue opportunities, financing strategies, and implementation of complex initiatives. It supports revenue maximization, funding alignment, and cross-functional coordination to help operationalize Agency priorities.

• Monitor and analyze state, federal, and local fiscal policy developments, budget proposals, legislation, regulations, funding opportunities, and administrative actions affecting early childhood systems.
• Analyze fiscal, operational, and implementation impacts of policy and funding changes and develop recommendations for Agency leadership.
• Prepare fiscal analyses, policy briefs, presentations, and other materials that support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to maximize, align, braid, blend, and leverage funding sources to advance Agency priorities and long-term sustainability.

• Support implementation planning for initiatives involving multiple funding streams, agencies, and partners.
• Analyze operational, fiscal, policy, and administrative implications of proposed initiatives and recommend implementation strategies.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to support organizational alignment and successful implementation.
• Support development of funding strategies, fiscal policy recommendations, and budget strategy recommendations.

• Conduct research and analysis related to public financing, reimbursement methodologies, funding structures, and fiscal policy.
• Develop policy scenarios, funding assumptions, and implementation options and partner with Finance on financial modeling and analysis to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and executive decision-making.
• Lead analysis of opportunities for revenue maximization through braiding, blending, leveraging, reimbursement optimization, and strategic use of public funding sources.
• Translate complex fiscal and policy information into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Partner with Finance to translate fiscal policy strategies into financial models, projections, and decision-support tools.
• Partner with internal teams to operationalize fiscal policy strategies and support implementation of Agency priorities.
• Coordinate work across multiple initiatives to align fiscal policy, funding strategy, operational planning, and implementation activities.
• Support coordination with external partners and agencies as needed to advance Agency priorities.

• Support Leadership in advancing agency-wide fiscal policy priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Lead assigned fiscal and policy work streams and…