Budget & Policy Analyst (Sacramento, CA)

$66,560 - $95,600/Yr

United Domestic Workers - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sacramento, CA

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Budget & Policy Analyst at United Domestic Workers (UDW) will serve as the primary expert on In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) policy and budget matters. This role involves in-depth policy analysis and active lobbying to support care providers and recipients, shaping IHSS policy, influencing budget decisions, and driving legislative initiatives that impact the care community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the union's legislative and budget program.
• Advocate on behalf of the union's priorities and testify at policy and budget hearings as needed.
• Write, analyze, and track legislation.
• Draft and submit letters of support/opposition, effectively communicating the union's position to policymakers.
• Analyze and summarize state budget proposals regarding IHSS and other subjects as needed.
• Analyze and summarize proposed rules and regulations impacting IHSS and other subjects as needed.
• Develop policy briefs and white papers, providing in-depth analysis on key policy issues and making well-reasoned recommendations.
• Collaborate with IHSS stakeholder and coalition partners and represent the union in various coalitions and stakeholder groups.
• Collaborate with internal teams to strategize and implement initiatives that advance the union's legislative and budget priorities.
• Effectively communicate with union members on legislation and budget proposals.
• Lead union member lobbying events at the Capitol.
• Lead union member legislative visits and advocacy training.
• Stay informed about emerging policy trends at the local, state, and federal levels and political dynamics that may impact IHSS policy and/or funding as well as UDW's legislative program, helping to adjust strategies accordingly.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal staff and union members, especially during collective bargaining.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of enacted policies, offering feedback for continuous improvement.
• Track and analyze relevant data to inform policy recommendations, focusing on program utilization, access, and quality.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and policy forums to stay informed about emerging issues and to share expertise.
• Participate in UDW electoral and political activities, including, but not limited to, Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaigns, as needed.
• Assist with department projects and perform assigned duties that fall within the scope of this job classification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Government, Economics, Labor Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, or other related field required.
• 3-6 years in budget and policy advocacy and analysis at the federal, state, or local government level.
• Proficiency with the California legislative and budget process.
• Ability to analyze and interpret local, state, and federal public policy and budget proposals and provide informed recommendations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for presenting research findings and policy recommendations.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Self-starter mindset with initiative and creativity.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Russian, Assyrian, Somali, or Arabic.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Leave
• Personal Day (8 hours)
• 16 Paid Holiday
• Floating Holiday
• Upskilling through eLearning Platforms