Director of Policy Analysis & Communications
Rochester, MNFull-time$59.79–99.88/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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The Director of Policy Analysis & Communications directs county-wide internal and external communications and engagement, intergovernmental relations, data practices, policy oversight, and management analysis. The role leads complex projects across county operations and develops plans, programs, and policies. It also supports organizational quality initiatives, develops employees, and promotes a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
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Job Duties
Under general direction, directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of county-wide internal and external communications and engagement, intergovernmental relations, data practices, policy oversight, and management analysis including strategy, continuous improvement, and data management. Directs complex projects across county operations. Directs the development and implementation of plans, programs, and policies. Develops and maintains a service-oriented approach and creatively supports the quality initiatives of the organization and the community. Leverages the strengths of team members, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and develops employees to reach optimal goals. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Minimum Education Required
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Planning or Evaluation or related field and four (4) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions, with three (3) of those years in a leadership or supervisory role.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Planning or Evaluation or related field and six (6) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions, with three (3) of those years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Minimum Experience Required
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Planning or Evaluation or related field and four (4) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions, with three (3) of those years in a leadership or supervisory role.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Planning or Evaluation or related field and six (6) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions, with three (3) of those years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Compensation
$59.79 - $99.88 / Hourly
Postal Code
55904
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
107897
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,500 open Communications jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$59.79–99.88/hr
- US median$21–26/hr150 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $79.83/hr, is 226% above the US median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the top quarter of Communications hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 32 open Communications jobs in Minnesota and 1,500 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Communications postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,100 postings).
- Education
- 545 of the 1,500 open Communications jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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