Policy Coordinator

Agency

Dept of Administration

Division

Secretary's Office

Job Classification Title

Program Coordinator I (S)

Position Number

60013852

Grade

NC08

About Us

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

Description of Work

The Policy Coordinator supports policy development and implementation, provides strategic operational planning and execution, and conducts special projects that address a wide range of business and operational needs within DOA. This position also provides integral staff support to numerous boards and commissions housed at DOA, including planning meetings, communicating activities, and coordinating logistics and administrative support.

This Policy Coordinator reports directly to and operates under the supervision of the Policy Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and enhances relationships with fellow state agencies, external partners, and other stakeholders to further DOA boards and commissions’ partnership goals.

• Provides administrative, operational, and strategic support to DOA boards and commissions.

• Conducts independent research, performs policy analysis, and develops preliminary policy proposals.

• Collaborates with DOA division directors and internal and external stakeholders to assess, interpret, and/or respond to governmental policies and legislation that impact the department.

• Supports the development and implementation of transformative projects that promote innovation to achieve DOA’s operational and strategic objectives; and

• Provides administrative and programmatic support to department leadership, offering technical assistance to ensure effective policy implementation and positive service delivery outcomes to all stakeholders.

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• This is a repost. Previous applicants will need to reapply if wanting to still be considered

• This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.

• This position offers telework/hybrid opportunities

• MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION: $47,805

• Recruitment Range: $39,244-$47,805

• NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

• Management Preferences:

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and exercise sound judgment in planning, problem-solving, and coordinating with internal and external partners.

• Strong project‑management abilities, including organizing tasks, maintaining records, monitoring progress, and managing multiple priorities.

• Excellent communications skills, including demonstrated ability to convey complex information effectively and tailor messaging to best reach diverse audiences.

• Knowledge of policy development and strategic planning methodologies, best practices, and procedures.

• Minimum Education and Experience

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and

Experience

• Equivalency Guide for details.

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.