<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for public policy and civic engagement? Do you have a talent for turning complex regulations into clear, actionable guidance? Join the South Carolina Election Commission as our Policy Analyst and help shape the policies that support secure, accessible, and fair elections statewide.</p> <p>Job Purpose</p> <ul> <li>The Policy Analyst develops, reviews, and revises agency policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. </li><li>This role conducts research, analyzes data, and collaborates with internal departments, local election officials, and stakeholders to create effective, policies that enhance election operations, support strategic goals, and promote standardization and accountability. </li></ul> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Research, develop, create, review, and update policies and procedures to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with federal, state, and agency regulations, related to the conduct of voter registration and election management. </li><li>Manage the documentation of policies, revisions, and supporting materials in an organized manner while adhering to established project timelines and deadlines. </li><li>Work effectively with internal departments, legal advisors, and external stakeholders to gather input, align policies with agency goals, and ensure comprehensive implementation. </li><li>Use process mapping techniques to analyze and streamline workflows, ensuring policies are practical, efficient, and support improvements. </li><li>Communicates agency policy and procedures with all agency customer groups. Establishes and maintains positive relationships, attends meetings, and conducts presentations. </li><li>Stay informed of changes in laws, regulations, and organizational priorities, proactively updating policies and procedures to maintain compliance and meet emerging needs. </li><li>Plans and conducts special projects related to voter registration and elections; conducts research, analyzes data, prepares reports and advises agency management team on findings. </li><li>Consults with agency management team, makes specific recommendations to improve agency programs and services. </li><li>Works under minimal supervision. </li><li>Works on projects and assignments both individually and with collaborative groups. </li><li>Other duties as required. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>A bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, journalism, mass communications, English or other relevant field and five years of relevant professional experience.</p> <ul> <li>Some overnight travel is required. </li><li>Some work outside of regular business hours is required. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively. </li><li>Ability to read, comprehend and apply federal and state election law and agency policies and procedures. </li><li>Ability to gather, organize, analyze and present complex information, orally and in writing, in a clear, concise and accurate manner. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local election officials, stakeholders, and agency customers. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of voter registration and election policies, procedures, and laws. </li><li>Experience in developing and documenting policies and procedures. </li><li>Experience in routinely updating, organizing, and distributing policies and procedures, with a focus on state or local government operations. </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>The South Carolina State Election Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.</p> <p>Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.</p> <p>The South Carolina Election Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>15 days sick leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>13 paid holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Paid parental leave</p> </li><li> <p>S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement benefit choices *</p> </li><li> <p>State Retirement Plan (SCRS)</p> </li><li> <p>State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)</p> </li><li> <p>Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.</p> </li></ul>