Lead Policy Advisor - Budget

Lead Policy Advisor for Budget

The Lead Policy Advisor for Budget helps move forward the fiscal work of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (OCRE). Working under the Senior Advisor for Budget & Tax, this role provides analysis and insight on the County's budget, revenue systems, and tax policy to support fair, transparent, and responsible use of public resources. The position calls for strong analytical thinking and the ability to use data to understand complex budget questions and guide decision-making.

The Lead Advisor conducts both quantitative and qualitative analysis, builds models and dashboards, and uses forecasting tools to support clear and actionable policy recommendations. The ideal candidate can translate large and complex datasets into meaningful insights that highlight risks, opportunities, and trends tied to Precinct One's and the County's strategic budget priorities. This role is a good fit for someone who is strategic, detail-oriented, and committed to using data and policy judgment to strengthen fiscal responsibility and community impact.

Policy Division team members are responsible for advancing, developing, and defending policies consistent with the Precinct One mission. Conduct policy research and analysis and work on cross-department planning and policy efforts. Prepare and present consensus recommendations to leadership and policymakers that address complex issues. Enable policy making progress and successful implementation. Direct and contribute subject matter expertise to the workflow of Policy Advisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze and track changes to county budget, policies and related local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Draft succinct policy memos and relevant background documents, distilling complex issues into clear and understandable terms.
• Serve as liaison to internal and external County departments, as well as city, state, and federal elected officials and agencies, and outside advocates and stakeholders, to advance, protect, and successfully implement policies.
• Think strategically and enable strategies to advance and defend key budget and tax policy priorities.
• Perform research to evaluate budgets, while considering best practices and new strategies; specific areas of inquiry may include data analysis, financial modeling, and policy analysis to inform budget decision making.
• Develop and prepare agendas, presentation materials, reports, fact sheets, and other documents that effectively describe research findings and policy initiatives to diverse audiences.
• Delegate and direct the workflow of Policy Advisors.
• Lead as the subject matter expert and assist Policy Advisors.
• Ensure procedures and protocols are followed throughout the Policy Division.
• Other duties as assigned.