Research and Policy Consultant - State of Utah : Job Details

We are seeking a talented Research and Policy Consultant to become a member of the Utah Division of Professional Licensing's (DOPL) leadership team.

**Training will take place in the office. If eligibility requirements are met, a hybrid (3/2) telework schedule may be available.**

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

In this position, you will be responsible for many meaningful, high-profile projects that will influence Utah's public policy for professional licensing.

Key responsibilities:

• Elevating the agency's professional licensing research to support high-quality, evidence-based regulation

• Assisting the Managing Director to incorporate the Governor's GRIT program innovation efforts and professional development in the Department of Commerce

• Advising licensing teams on their work to identify and implement appropriate methods to simplify access to professional licensing for qualified foreign applicants.

• Under the direction of the Managing Director or Executive Director, Interacting with the Legislature and other professional licensing stakeholders on legislative and other professional licensing policy matters

• Acting as a liaison for the Office of Professional Licensing Review , assisting their collaborations and research of professional licensing that occurs within the Division of Professional Licensing and the Division of Real Estate.

• Continuing the nation-leading efforts Utah has undertaken for professional licensing reform in interstate endorsement to practice in Utah, criminal history utilization in licensing decisions, and other efforts

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional who embodies the following character traits:

• Proficient written communication abilities.

• Detail-oriented and organized.

• Strong communicator and collaborator.

• Excels at managing time, projects, and follow-ups with minimal oversight.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Has either (a) studied extensively through formal education how to prepare and present public policy findings and recommendations or (b) performed extensive preparation and presentation of public policy findings and recommendations to public policy decision-makers.

• Has demonstrated experience performing both primary and secondary research that has influenced organizational decisions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A graduate degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, or a related field and/or four to six years of experience as a research consultant or policy analyst

• Demonstrated expertise or experience in project management, including work planning, assessment, development, and tracking

• Proficient in quantitative data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Stata, SAS, SPSS, R) and comfortable drawing conclusions from numerical data.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

This Research and Policy Consultant will influence professional licensing public policy in the State of Utah. DOPL's parent agency, the Utah Department of Commerce, has embarked on a vision to improve professional licensing and support appropriate licensing reform through many valuable initiatives. DOPL is respected for its efforts over many years to improve professional licensing public policy. But in order to respond to changing market conditions and other policy objectives, DOPL needs to be better-equipped to meet the need for licensing research and ongoing policy reform. The Research and Policy Consultant will be one of the most important team members to make this happen. To learn more about our Division,click here.

This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and great work-life balance. You can learn more about offered benefitshere.

AGENCY

The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, consumer protection, professional licensing, public utilities, securities, real estate and residential mortgage lending. You can learn more about the agency byvisiting the website.

• Job classification: Research Consultant II (#16058). **May underfill as a Research Consultant I (#16056).

• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state's borders.

• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.

• English fluency.

• Valid driver's license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.