Principal Policy Lead PartTime Philadelphia PA

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BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a Principal Policy Lead—a senior‑level professional combining the strengths of a Senior Policy Analyst and a Legislative/Program Specialist—to support policy, research, and program development initiatives for the City of Philadelphia.

This is a part‑time position with a primarily remote work environment. While most responsibilities can be performed virtually, occasional on‑site meetings in Philadelphia may be required based on project needs.

Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Philadelphia—generally within ~1 hour—to ensure availability for any in‑person engagements.

Work may be performed remotely and/or on‑site at the request of City Council. Communications, submissions, and contract documentation occur electronically. Briefings, presentations, interviews, and working sessions will be scheduled by Council as required for project progress or clarification.

The Principal Policy Lead (Sr. Policy Analyst + Legislative/Program Specialist) serves as the senior expert responsible for high‑complexity policy research, legislative analysis, and strategic program development. The role leads multidisciplinary analytical work, evaluates best practices, synthesizes evidence into executive‑level recommendations, and produces high‑impact deliverables to support City Council’s decision‑making. The Principal Policy Lead ensures analytical rigor, methodological transparency, and adherence to requirements including a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in policy research, program evaluation, or legislative analysis.

The Lead partners with quantitative, legislative, programmatic, and compliance staff to guide major initiatives from initial research through final executive‑ready deliverables, ensuring that all work aligns with applicable professional services terms and conditions.

This role will be for a 12 month project period.

• Month 1: ~33 hours per month
• Months 2–3: ~20 hours per month
• Month 4: ~18 hours per month
• Month 5: ~20 hours per month
• Month 6: ~30 hours per month
• Month 7: ~18 hours per month
• Month 8: ~20 hours per month
• Month 9: ~30 hours per month
• Month 10: ~18 hours per month
• Month 11: ~20 hours per month
• Month 12: ~25 hours per month

Total Annual Commitment: ~272 hours.

These hours may flex slightly based on invoicing cycles, disclosure deadlines, and Contract Philly submission requirements.

Lead high‑complexity policy research and best‑practice comparative analyses.

Translate strategic objectives into detailed policy frameworks, implementation architectures, and performance measures.

Develop feasibility assessments, risk analyses, timelines, and cross‑system implications for proposed policies and programs.

Provide senior‑level guidance to staff contributing to background research, literature reviews, and benchmarking activities.

Conduct and oversee advanced legislative analysis, including interpretation of ordinances, statutes, regulations, and administrative rules.

Develop clause‑level bill analyses, legislative summaries, and policy implications assessments for executive audiences.

Draft or guide the drafting of legislation, amendments, issue briefs, and legal‑policy options documents in coordination with Council processes.

Ensure legislative work is defensible, accurate, and aligned with relevant laws, procedural requirements, and Council priorities.

Frame analytical questions and define methodological requirements for quantitative and fiscal staff.

Direct analysis of cost‑benefit models, projections, scenarios, and operational impacts.

Integrate complex analytical outputs into policy recommendations, issue briefs, and executive summaries.

Ensure documentation of assumptions, data sources, limitations, and analytical pathways meets audit‑ready standards.