PART-TIME SENIOR STAFF ANALYST (EXECUTIVE LEVEL)

Job Description:

PART-TIME SENIOR STAFF ANALYST (EXECUTIVE LEVEL)

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: CURRENT CONTROLLER'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES ONLY

DIVISION: EXECUTIVE
REPORTING LOCATION: 901 BAGBY ST., 8TH FL.
WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the direction of the Controller, Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, the Policy and Governmental Affairs Coordinator serves as a senior-level policy, legislative, strategic planning, and governmental affairs advisor responsible for conducting complex research, analysis, and evaluation of local, state, and federal legislation, public policy initiatives, governmental programs, and fiscal matters affecting the City of Houston and the City Controller's Office.

This role provides executive-level analytical support by developing policy recommendations, legislative strategies, financial impact assessments, performance evaluations, strategic planning initiatives, and coordinating intergovernmental affairs. The incumbent serves as a principal liaison between the Controller's Office and elected officials, governmental agencies, legislative bodies, regional organizations, community stakeholders, and external partners.

The role involves analyzing public policy issues, legislative proposals, financial and operational impacts, and emerging governmental trends to support executive decisions and advance the Controller's strategic priorities. The Policy and Governmental Affairs Coordinator independently manages high-profile projects, prepares executive briefings and policy studies, develops legislative positions, and provides recommendations on issues of significant organizational, financial, and public interest.

The Senior Staff Analyst's duties will include but are not limited to:

• Conducts advanced research and analysis of local, state, and federal legislation, regulations, administrative rules, governmental policies, and emerging public policy issues affecting municipal operations, fiscal management, financial transparency, accountability initiatives, and City services.
• Performs complex qualitative and quantitative analyses to evaluate the operational, financial, economic, regulatory, and service delivery impacts of legislative proposals, public policies, and governmental initiatives.
• Develops comprehensive policy studies, white papers, briefing materials, executive summaries, issue analyses, fiscal impact assessments, strategic recommendations, and reports for executive leadership, City Council, governmental agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Identifies trends, risks, opportunities, and emerging issues affecting municipal governance, public finance, governmental operations, transparency initiatives, and public accountability programs.
• Provides strategic recommendations regarding legislative priorities, policy initiatives, governmental affairs strategies, and organizational responses to proposed legislation and regulatory changes.
• Supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of strategic initiatives, performance measures, and policy objectives aligned with the Controller's Office mission and strategic plan.
• Monitors and analyzes legislative activities, committee actions, budget proposals, regulatory developments, and policy initiatives at the municipal, county, regional, state, and federal levels.
• Coordinates legislative and governmental affairs activities on behalf of the Controller's Office and develops strategies to advance legislative priorities and policy objectives.
• Builds, maintains, and strengthens collaborative relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, governmental agencies, regional organizations, advocacy groups, and community stakeholders.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the Controller's Office and City Council offices, the Mayor's Office, state and federal legislative delegations, regional governmental organizations, and public agencies.
• Coordinates responses to legislative inquiries, policy requests, governmental correspondence, public information requests, and intergovernmental initiatives.
• Researches, drafts, reviews, and evaluates proposed legislation, resolutions, ordinances, policy statements, testimony, briefing documents, and position papers related to municipal operations and financial oversight.
• Represents the Controller's Office at governmental meetings, legislative hearings, stakeholder forums, interagency workgroups, and policy discussions as assigned.
• Conducts financial and operational analyses to assess the impact of legislative proposals, policy changes, governmental programs, and regulatory requirements on City operations, budgets, revenues, expenditures, and service delivery.
• Evaluates departmental performance data, financial information, budgetary trends, and operational metrics to support policy development and executive decision-making.
• Develops financial models, forecasts, scenario analyses, cost-benefit studies, and return-on-investment assessments to evaluate policy alternatives and strategic initiatives.
• Analyzes municipal best practices, benchmarking data, governmental performance measures, and comparative policy approaches to identify opportunities for operational improvements and enhanced public service delivery.
• Supports enterprise-wide strategic planning efforts by identifying performance indicators, monitoring outcomes, evaluating program effectiveness, and recommending process improvements.
• Advises executive leadership on complex policy, legislative, financial, operational, and governmental affairs matters requiring strategic analysis and independent judgment.
• Prepares executive-level presentations, briefing books, talking points, testimony, correspondence, and reports for meetings with elected officials, governmental agencies, stakeholders, and community organizations.
• Leads and coordinates special projects involving multiple departments, external agencies, governmental entities, and stakeholder groups.
• Investigates issues of significant complexity and sensitivity and develops recommendations to address organizational, financial, operational, and public policy challenges.
• Collaborates with executive leadership and departmental representatives to ensure alignment of legislative strategies, policy initiatives, and governmental affairs activities with the Controller's strategic objectives.
• Coordinates preparatory activities, schedules, briefing materials, and deliverables related to meetings, legislative sessions, governmental hearings, public engagements, and executive initiatives.
• Performs other related duties, special assignments, and strategic initiatives as assigned by the City Controller or designee and serves as liaison with City departments, governmental agencies, community organizations, external stakeholders, and other offices.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. but may periodically be subject to outdoor conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism, Economics, or a closely related field to the type of work being performed.

Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year for year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None.

PREFERENCES

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Extensive knowledge of public administration, governmental operations, legislative processes, public policy analysis, and municipal finance.
• Advanced analytical, research, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex financial, operational, and policy issues and develop actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge of governmental budgeting, performance management, strategic planning, and program evaluation methodologies.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, ordinances, and legislative proposals.
• Ability to prepare high-level reports, policy studies, executive briefings, and presentations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and political acumen in sensitive and confidential matters.
• Proficiency with data analysis, performance measurement, financial modeling, and reporting tools.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 28

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832-393-0453).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-0453). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 6/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$61.60 - $64.85 Hourly