Policy Analyst

Salary : $82,709.56 - $95,115.99 Annually
Location : Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 07740
Department: County Manager
Division: Intergov/Legislative
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 4:30 PM Mountain
Our Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification: Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.


What Success Looks Like In This Job


Reporting to and working in coordination with the Legislative & Government Affairs Senior Advisor within the County Manager's Office, this position establishes and maintains relationships regarding legislative affairs and policies. This position interacts and communicates with legislative bodies to promote the public policy goals directly related to laws under which the organization operates; solicits or prepares and proposes legislation; identifies affected interests; works for or against prospective legislation; and tracks and researches newly introduced laws and potential impact.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Assist in the development of and directly coordinate the county's legislative affairs strategy, working directly with the Legislative & Government Affairs Senior Advisor, senior management team, and the Board of County Commissioners.
• Monitor federal, state, and regulatory activity affecting the county.
• Work directly with federal and state lobbyists.
• Monitor the county's proactive development of and response to legislation, regulations, and/or policy changes that may have an impact on the county specifically or county government in general.
• In coordination with the Legislative & Government Affairs Senior Advisor, support the County's legislative and lobbying efforts by analyzing pending legislation, priorities, and policy issues and assessing their potential impact on the County.
• Participate in an internal cross-functional team during the legislative session to develop recommendations for legislative strategies and policy initiatives for the Board of County Commissioners.
• Establish and maintain contact and interaction with elected officials and various intergovernmental associations; participate in Colorado Counties, Inc. Steering Committees and CCI Initiatives/Events as assigned, Colorado Counties Acting Together (CCAT) Events/Meetings as assigned and others, as deemed appropriate.
• Communicate the outcomes of legislative activities to other county elected officials and management team.
• Working with other departments, formalize the county's initiatives for delivering information to and receiving feedback from the community that will ultimately foster and sustain a reputation of accountability, integrity, and trustworthiness for Adams County.
• Work to advance the credibility of the county in federal, state, and regional arenas through participation and involvement in federal, state, and regional projects.
• Interact with community stakeholders, as appropriate, to understand impacts to potential policy and/or regulatory changes. This includes assisting in studies, programs or special projects related to regional and countywide initiatives.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Experience working in and navigating complex political relationships with both elected officials and coalition groups.
• Understanding of Colorado state and local political landscape.
• Excellent presentation and verbal and written communications skills.
• Computer Skills: utilize computer applications such as spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and report research findings.
• Learn, interpret, and apply pertinent Federal, State and local laws, and regulations.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and collaborate and partner with local jurisdictions and agencies; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make effective oral presentations.
• Proven ability to build healthy, effective working relationships with staff at various levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and varying topics and proven ability to quickly learn and get up to speed on a variety of subject matters.
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience:

• Minimum Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional legislative or public affairs experience in the public OR any equivalent combination as it relates to Colorado legislative affairs.
• Prior experience in dealing with the public, elected officials, department/division heads, and special interest groups.
• Previous legislative and public sector or public sector-related experienced preferred.

Education and Training:

• A bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or directly related field.
• A master's degree in a related field is preferred.

License or Certificate: Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License.

Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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Do you possess at least 3 years of progressively responsible professional legislative or public affairs experience in the public OR any equivalent combination as it relates to Colorado legislative affairs.

• Yes
• No

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Please select the appropriate education level for which you qualify for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or directly related field.
• Master's degree in related field
• None of the above.

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Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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Describe a time when you analyzed information from multiple sources to make a recommendation to leadership. How did you evaluate potential risks, benefits, and stakeholder impacts?
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What experience do you have presenting and delivering presentation, briefings, or written recommendations to elected officials, executive leadership, boards, or community stakeholders? Please provide a specific example.
Required Question