Senior Research & Policy Analyst (TRD #1390)

$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly

$54,760 - $87,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for:

* The creation, review, and updates for all Administrative, Human Resource, Information Technology and Security Policies and Procedures for the Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD).
* Leading the Bargaining Unit Policy Committee to negotiate new policy and policy changes.
* Working with subject matter experts, researching policy trends, applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
* Developing related forms, documents, and announcements.

How does it get done?

This position:

* Works closely with Human Resources, the Office of the Secretary, the Information Technology Division, and the bargaining unit to work on updating policies and procedures for the agency. It is
responsible for working with subject matter experts on administrative, human resource, information and technology, and security policies and procedures.
* Collaborates with the Taxation and Revue Department's intranet developer to insure all the policies, procedures, and forms are in the correct format and assigned to the correct location on the
intranet.
* Includes extensive writing responsibilities and will manage the Policy and Procedure process, which involves interaction with stake holder to ensure the State Personnel Board rules are being
followed and leadership's philosophy is taken into consideration as policies are developed or edited.

Who are the customers?

The Taxation and Revenue Department and the State of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

Preferred experience:

* Strong customer service, research and writing skills
* Critical thinking, effective communication skills, creativity and flexibility
* Demonstrating research, analytical, original writing and editing skills
* Planning, developing implementing effective policies and procedures
* Ability to synthesize data and research to help shape policy message and strategies
* Professional experience in policy analysis, writing and research
* Conducting research on various topics, gathering information from different sources, and creating content based on that research
* Proficiency with software such as word processing, social media and other communication applications
* Developing forms, brochures, illustrations, electronic communications, and marketing material
* Education background in English, business writing or journalism
* Bachelors Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and six years
of professional level experience directly related to the purpose of the position

Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional level experience operating within limited parameters and guidelines directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 8 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 4 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 2 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to pre-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Office setting, exposure to VDT, extensive personal computer, and phone usage. Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Occasional but essential working in loud noise areas. Travel in state, depending on business need not to exceed 20%. Required to frequently meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Continuous interactions with customer base are required. Frequent, multiple demands from several people.

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Agency Contact Information: Max Rodriguez, (505) 660-6911. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.