Policy Analyst
Brilliant Corners, United States

Location: Must be in California: Prefer San Francisco or Los Angeles

Compensation: $67,000 to $72,000

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to those transitioning from or at risk of homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. Additionally, we implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veteran services, and healthcare sectors.

In short, we do good work.

We have offices statewide with a staff of passionate people. While we are growing rapidly, we are also selective: We’re seeking inspired, talented people who want to effect profound change and have fun doing it.

Position Summary

The Policy Analyst leads the development of policies and procedures for the NorCal Housing Platform programs. Willworkwithin the Housing Platform Management Team to draft policies and procedures and project manage the policy and procedure development process. Will participatein high-level program design and policy meetings both internally and externally. Will regularly collaboratewith Brilliant Corners’ legal counsel andworkunder the direction of the NorCal Housing Services Director. The Policy Analyst supports the Brilliant Corners Housing Services Team to develop the Brilliant Corners approach further. Given the opportunity for professional growth, the position is ideal for a self-starter interested in program design and committed to social justice.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus:Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; gets first-hand client information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with all stakeholders and gains their trust and respect.
• Managing and Measuring Work:Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress and results; designs feedback loops into work.
• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for things they see as challenging: not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

Org Values

• Humanity:Putting people first: We are committed to meeting people where they’re at, honoring their dignity, diversity, and experience.
• Community:Building a better future: Sustainable housing solutions are fostered through partnership, collaboration, and human connection.
• Ingenuity: Innovating for transformation: Systems-change requires relentless determination, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo.

Requirements

Professional Experience

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant professional experience can be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Superior writing skills with a preference for technical writing expertise (i.e., creating policies and procedures and similar documents).
• Excellent organizational, project management, and planning skills.
• Ability to take direction and feedback from multiple stakeholders and exercise good judgment to move work forward.
• Exceptionally good at collecting and synthesizing large amounts of information into a cohesive, concise work product.
• Can manage multiple deadlines efficiently and simultaneously.
• Solid team leader who can work well collaboratively on projects and under pressure.
• High dedication to internal and external stakeholders; able to engage with leadership from funding agencies.
• Ability to refine systems and processes with an eye towards the big picture.
• Basic computer knowledge, MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision-making and sound independent judgment.

Writing Samples

1. Write a sample of your choosing. You can submit a piece of any length, but we will only read the first three pages. Technical writing samples are preferred, but any formal/professional selection is acceptable.
2. Narrative describing your project management approach. For example, how would you approach coordinating and writing Housing Platform policies and procedures? Your response can be up to one page using a 12-point font, single-spaced.

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