Policy Compliance Consultant (Human Rights Framework Programming)

About This Position
The Policy Compliance Consultant (Human Rights Framework Programming), housed within Austin Equity and Inclusion - Human Rights Division, will directly report to the City of Austin’s Human Rights Officer. This position will lead and coordinate strategic initiatives that advance human rights and promote equitable outcomes for Austin residents. This position will oversee the implementation of key mitigations identified through the City's Human Rights Impact Review and Report and coordinate cross-departmental and community-based efforts across multiple human rights issue areas, including economic mobility, homelessness, hate crimes, human trafficking, immigration and refugees, veterans, reentry, aging and seniors, LGBTQIA+ communities, accessibility, worker rights, and public safety.
This role will manage projects from planning through implementation, facilitate stakeholder engagement, develop partnerships with community organizations and City departments, analyze data to inform policy and program decisions, and support the development of strategies that address systemic inequities. This position requires strong project management, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, experience in policy and program execution, along with a commitment to advancing equity and human rights.
Job Description:Policy Compliance Consultant
Purpose:
Under limited direction, this position is responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and managing complex policy and program(s) through the synthesis of research, policy, compliance, projects, and stakeholder input to achieve a defined objective.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Assists leadership teams, department management, and agency staff with the planning and development of work products, informed by knowledge and expertise in policy analysis and methodology.
Develops and implements multiple cross-functional, large projects, initiatives, and teams.
Establishes program standards, methods, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders involved in or affected by programs or policy.
Conducts systematic analysis of policy issues and provides findings through clear and concise written reports.
Monitors and evaluates program and policy effectiveness and implements improvement strategies.
Develops, manages, and monitors the program budget and associated projects and provides financial information.
Determines program goals, objectives, and resource requirements.
Supports literature review and secondary analyses of research, theory, and relevant practices.
Manages, coordinates, implements, and monitors projects associated with assigned programs.
Effectively communicates the body of work to internal and external customers.
Delivers presentations to stakeholders, Boards and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, conferences, internal audiences, and the general public.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and discharge recommendation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of policy analysis and program management.
Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the assigned policy and program area(s).
Knowledge of management principles related to the municipal project and program activities.
Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
Knowledge of policy analysis research in areas of social policy, government, or related areas.
Skill in strategic planning and resource allocation.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating policy and programs.
Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects, and programs.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to look at situations systematically.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees, City management, political offices, and the public.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity.
Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience of up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing complex programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and measurable outcomes.
Experience building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with community organizations, governmental agencies, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience facilitating meetings, public engagement, and presentations for diverse audiences.
Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform policy, program development, and equity-centered decision-making.
Knowledge of human rights, equity, civil rights, or social justice principles and experience developing or implementing initiatives that advance equitable outcomes.
Notes to Candidate:
Austin Equity and Inclusion is hiring a Policy Compliance Consultant (Human Rights Framework Programming) within the Human Rights Division.
This position will play a key role in advancing the City's human rights priorities by coordinating initiatives, fostering partnerships, and supporting implementation of recommendations identified through the City's Human Rights Impact Assessment. The successful candidate will collaborate across City departments and with community partners to develop and implement programs that address systemic barriers and improve outcomes for historically underserved communities. The candidate will work directly with the Human Rights Officer for the City of Austin to progress the mitigations identified in the City’s first Human Rights Impact Review and Report.
The ideal candidate is an organized and collaborative professional with experience managing projects, engaging diverse stakeholders, analyzing information to support strategic decision-making, and translating community input into actionable programs and policies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful systems change by advancing equity and protecting the human rights of all Austin residents. While this role has strong emphasis on policy, a top candidate will have the experience and skill set to move policy into actionable programmatic deliverables. Experience across the human rights topic areas will distinguish qualified candidates from top candidates and any background updating a website/dashboard to highlight progress will be a plus.
Duties include:
Lead Human Rights Framework Implementation: Coordinate and oversee implementation of mitigation strategies and recommendations identified in the City of Austin’s Human Rights Impact Review and Report to advance human rights and equitable outcomes.
Manage Strategic Projects and Programs: Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate human rights projects, ensuring deliverables, timelines, performance measures, and program objectives are achieved.
Coordinate Cross-Departmental Initiatives: Collaborate with City departments, governmental agencies, and community partners to align priorities, resolve implementation challenges, and advance the City's human rights objectives.
Develop and Implement Policies and Programs: Translate policy recommendations, research findings, and identified systemic barriers into actionable programs, implementation plans, and strategies that promote equity and protect human rights.
Build Community Partnerships and Facilitate Engagement: Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations and diverse stakeholders; facilitate meetings, public engagement sessions, and presentations to incorporate community perspectives into policy and program decisions.
Analyze Data and Measure Program Outcomes: Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to identify disparities, monitor progress, assess program effectiveness, and develop evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement.
Develop Equity-Centered Strateg