Senior Project & Policy Analyst 5

JOB SUMMARY

This position requires an experienced water professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; can independently perform the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/ issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Primary responsibility of the Program Policy Analyst (PPA) will be focused on supporting the California Fluoride Technical Assistance contract 2026-2029 goal, objectives, and activities, through supporting water operators understanding of benefits of community water fluoridation (CWF), connecting water districts to the appropriate sources for technical assistance, and educating other public health professionals about the process and challenges with CWF. The selected water professional will work with the Principal Investigator of the UCSF Fluoride contract with the California Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health, and liaise with the State Water Resources Control Board.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

No supervisory role.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job.  The functions should add up to 100%.

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
25		Serves as the organization expert on a significant policy issue(s) or initiative.
25		Provides leadership, guidance, education, policy development on a significant policy domain or program and represents the organization to external constituencies.
25		Develops proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the organization / initiative
25		Analyzes, predicts and advises constituencies regarding direction in the absence of clear external and internal practices.
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100%		(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Expert knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs
• Highly skilled communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with and influence others, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Highly skilled in all levels of project management
• Expert knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures and external regulatory requirements in policy domain
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes
• Expert knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques
• Expert analytical / problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water system