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Policy Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Frankfort, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
Description

Would you enjoy being part of a collaborative team that embodies public service by working to improve state government operations? If so, the Office of Policy and Audit (OPA) within the Finance and Administration Cabinet may be the team for you!

The Office of Policy and Audits is seeking a highly skilled Policy Specialist to support and enhance the cabinet’s legislative and regulatory efforts and to provide support to the Audit Branch. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a strong background in policy analysis and regulatory development who can advise leadership and drive informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess the expertise to evaluate complex legislative and regulatory proposals, coordinate across departments, and act as a key liaison with the Legislative Research Commission and other stakeholders. This role requires a proactive professional who can represent the cabinet in high-level meetings, provide sound policy recommendations, and contribute meaningfully to the development and implementation of impactful government policies and initiatives.

Job Duties Include

  • Review and coordinate the creation, modification, updates, and repeal of the Finance and Administration Cabinet policies, procedures, and internal operating guidelines
  • Maintain up-to-date tracking of the policy status, communicate with stakeholders, and address inquiries on status or content and move policies through the draft and approval stage.
  • Ensure that policies are updated on the required websites and the intranet policy sites and assist with updating and reviewing policies for the electronic acknowledgment portal
  • Collaborate with legal and legislative teams to resolve policy questions and provide regular updates to leadership
  • Perform Office Administration duties, as needed.
  • Assist with audits, such as helping audit staff with audit documentation review and spreadsheet testing.
  • Working on audit research projects when needed.
  • Assist with administrative duties
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.

Salary : $4,647 - $6,971

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