POLICY ANALYST

Summary

Policy Analyst

Job Number: 1430-DPD-2026

Department of Planning & Development Number of Positions: 1 Starting Salary: BX16, $78,768 Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/7/2026 Under general direction, conduct research and analysis of communityoutreach strategies and intergovernmental engagement opportunities to support policy initiatives targeting specific populations served by city departments. Provides strategic insights on communications and policy matters impacting these groups. Oversee the development and execution of communications strategies, including public information materials and outreach efforts in collaboration with Alderpersons and their staff, to advance city programs and services. Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Duties · Works with department staff to advance legislation agenda through departmental and City Council processes. · Facilitates intergovernmental coordination to streamline decision-making processes. · Coordinates meetings, conferences, and other events related to intergovernmental affairs. · Builds and maintains relationships with other government agencies and organizations to support strategic goals and initiatives. · Monitors legislation and regulations impacting government policies and objectives. · Provides advice to government officials on intergovernmental issues and policy implications. · Prepares and delivers presentations on government policies and initiatives to various audiences. · Conducts research and provides analysis on legislative and policy issues, particularly in the context of community engagement and intergovernmental outreach affecting targeted populations. · Assists in the development and implementation of policies and outreach strategies in collaboration with aldermanic offices to advance city department initiatives. · Drafts policy briefs, reports, and other public information materials, ensuring they are clear, informative, and accessible to a broad audience. · Clearly communicates the policies and goals of the government to stakeholders and policymakers. · Ensures that communication between government agencies and other stakeholders is clear and effective. Additional duties may be required for this position Location: City Hall, 10th Floor Days: Monday – Friday Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Qualifications This position is not career service Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in communications, Political Science, Political or Government Relations, Public Administration, the Social Sciences or a directly related field, PLUS three years of work experience in community outreach and development, government relations, and writing for programs and services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: Commitment to Diversity: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for city employment. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Description

Policy Analyst

Job Number: 1430-DPD-2026

Department of Planning & Development Number of Positions: 1 Starting Salary: BX16, $78,768 Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/7/2026 Under general direction, conduct research and analysis of communityoutreach strategies and intergovernmental engagement opportunities to support policy initiatives targeting specific populations served by city departments. Provides strategic insights on communications and policy matters impacting these groups. Oversee the development and execution of communications strategies, including public information materials and outreach efforts in collaboration with Alderpersons and their staff, to advance city programs and services. Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Duties · Works with department staff to advance legislation agenda through departmental and City Council processes. · Facilitates intergovernmental coordination to streamline decision-making processes. · Coordinates meetings, conferences, and other events related to intergovernmental affairs. · Builds and maintains relationships with other government agencies and organizations to support strategic goals and initiatives. · Monitors legislation and regulations impacting government policies and objectives. · Provides advice to government officials on intergovernmental issues and policy implications. · Prepares and delivers presentations on government policies and initiatives to various audiences. · Conducts research and provides analysis on legislative and policy issues, particularly in the context of community engagement and intergovernmental outreach affecting targeted populations. · Assists in the development and implementation of policies and outreach strategies in collaboration with aldermanic offices to advance city department initiatives. · Drafts policy briefs, reports, and other public information materials, ensuring they are clear, informative, and accessible to a broad audience. · Clearly communicates the policies and goals of the government to stakeholders and policymakers. · Ensures that communication between government agencies and other stakeholders is clear and effective. Additional duties may be required for this position Location: City Hall, 10th Floor Days: Monday – Friday Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Qualifications This position is not career service Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in communications, Political Science, Political or Government Relations, Public Administration, the Social Sciences or a directly related field, PLUS three years of work experience in community outreach and development, government relations, and writing for programs and services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: Commitment to Diversity: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for city employment. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor