As a TIDC policy analyst, you are part of a team that improves Texas public defense by monitoring county compliance with the
Fair Defense Act. Monitoring includes court observation, interviews, court record review, investigation, and report writing. When you find problems with a public defense system, you recommend changes and work with judges, lawyers, court personnel, and county officials to create better public defense systems that comply with the Fair Defense Act.
In addition to these core monitoring duties, policy analysts will work on other TIDC projects as part of the Improvement Team,
including presenting to criminal justice stakeholders, drafting publications, planning public defender offices, organizing stakeholder groups, and more.
Remote or hybrid work within Texas may be possible.
View the full job description at http://tidc.texas.gov/careers/.
PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV
(POLICY ANALYST)
Bachelor's degree
Two years of graduate studies in law, public policy, or related field
Superior written and oral communication skills
Skill in using Microsoft Office applications
Strong desire to improve Texas public defense
Must be able to travel for monitoring trips (both driving and air travel) as necessary. Overnight stays will be required.
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROGRAM
SPECIALIST V-VI
(SENIOR POLICY ANALYST)
Experience in public defense representation or policy
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relating to public defense
Skill in conducting legal research
All applications may be submitted electronically through www.WorkinTexas.com.
You may also email a completed State of Texas application to [email protected]. Applications must be complete, including start and end dates of work experiences. Following a screening of applications, interviews of qualified applicants who have submitted a completed state application will be scheduled.