Senior Economic & Policy Analyst - NSW GovernmentLocation: Parramatta, Sydney, with great WFH flexibilityRate: $800 - $900 per day + SuperContract Length: 6 monthsNote: Must have 7 years+ experience as an economic & policy analyst preferably in the Government/Public sector.We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Economic & Policy Analyst for our NSW Government client who will be responsible for high-level economic analytical advice, including developing business cases, risk and commercial analysis to inform strategy, operations, and investment decisions.The role is within the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) division & leads the delivery of the Early Years Commitment program, including comprehensive investments in the critical first 5 years of life for every child - in child development and in early education and care, making investments that support families and the community now, as well as investing in long-term reforms for the future.The Childcare and Economic Opportunities Fund (the fund) is designed to provide supply-side interventions into the early childhood education and care sector to reduce the barriers to workforce participation by improving the affordability and accessibility to quality early childhood education and care.Keys to Role:7+ years policy experienceExperience with business casesComfortable in an ambiguous and fast-paced environmentStrong communication and stakeholder management skillset.Key accountabilities:Develop and lead research, economic analysis, including project management and communication of results for a range of projects to support the Director, Executive Director and the fund's board members.Develop innovative and fit-for-purpose materials to communicate complex policy issues and economic concepts, reporting, economic and data analysis, using a range of high-quality written or presentation materials, prepared for audiences with varying degrees of economic literacy.Collaborate with other areas of the directorate and division to coordinate and develop analysis of the impact of reforms and policy proposals to support decision making.Develop and maintain strong networks and stakeholder relationships to identify opportunities to enhance project management, methodologies, software and modelling techniques, in line with the department's commitment to continuous improvement.Manage systems and processes and provide advice and training to staff across the directorate to ensure best practice operations and governance of the fund.Prepare quality evidence-based written briefs, proposals, correspondence and reports to effectively communicate findings, make recommendations, and identify areas for improvement to the Director, Executive Director, Deputy Secretary, the Secretary, the fund's board members and the Minister.Key challenges:Managing complex and sensitive issues and providing considered, strategic advice in relation to metrics, economic and commercial analysis, and reporting within tight time frames.Coordinating the provision of accurate advice on complex economic analysis issues.Providing high-quality work within tight and often conflicting time frames.#J-18808-Ljbffr