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  • Senior Counsel & Policy Advisor

    State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (Hartford, CT)



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    Senior Counsel & Policy Advisor

     

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    Recruitment # 250716-7725MP-001

     

    Location Hartford, CT

     

    Date Opened 7/18/2025 09:00:00 AM

     

    Salary $124,895 - $170,298/year

     

    Job Type Open to Agency Employees

     

    Close Date 7/28/2025 11:59:00 PM

     

    Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits)

     

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    The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Administrative Services (DAS) (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS) Office of the Commissioner has an exciting opportunity for a current DAS employee to apply for the role of Senior Counsel and Policy Advisor. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7725MP&R1=undefined&R3=undefined)

    Continue To Enjoy:

    + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

    + Professional growth and development opportunitie s

    + A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees

    + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

    Position Details:

    + Full-time, 40 hours/week

    + Monday - Friday

    + Hybrid Work Opportunity (In-Person/Remote)

    + Located in Hartford, CT

    Position Responsibilities:

    This key position will be involved in a variety of projects that include coordinating and developing interagency efforts and programs aimed at improving State efficiencies providing legal expertise in support of the Agency’s mission to provide timely, cost-effective services addressing the needs of state employees, agencies, municipalities, private industry and the public.

     

    If this excites you, we encourage you to apply!

     

    Selection Plan

     

    In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

    Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

    BEFORE YOU APPLY:

    + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

    + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

    + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

    + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

    + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

    + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

    + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

    AFTER YOU APPLY:

    + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

    + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

    + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

    + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

    + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

     

    QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

     

    Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Hayley Newhouse at [email protected].

     

    Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Administrative Services and the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for assisting the Policy and Legislative Advisor in the development of statewide administrative policy and coordinating and implementing special projects relating to state governmental policies and administrative operations.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    + Acts as senior advisor to the Policy and Legislative Advisor on statewide policy matters;

    + Develops, formulates and implements special projects relating to administrative policies, programs and operations;

    + Coordinates priorities and project plans;

    + Acts as a confidential advisor on new initiatives and special projects of a sensitive nature;

    + Performs more advanced agency tasks and/or work including complex, difficult and sensitive administrative proceedings and/or work requiring specialized legal knowledge;

    + Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

    + Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    + Considerable knowledge of

    + administrative and management principles and practices;

    + relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and guidelines;

    + state and federal legislative processes;

    + administrative law;

    + rules of practice and procedures before administrative bodies;

    + principles and practices of public administration;

    + legal research techniques;

    + Knowledge of operations of state agencies and institutions;

    + Considerable

    + interpersonal skills;

    + oral and written communication skills;

    + skill in writing technical contract provisions;

    + Considerable ability to analyze and evaluate complex policy issues;

    + Ability to

    + coordinate and implement policy development activities;

    + prepare and present effective reports and presentations.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law including participation in formal administrative hearings or other judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved performing legal work with major responsibility for the review, development and administration of corporate wide policy.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Experience providing legal advice and counsel to executive-level leadership;

    + Experience with CHRO, FOI, and litigation;

    + Experience working with key stakeholders across agencies, administering and implementing projects that have statewide impact;

    + Experience developing and drafting regulations;

    + Experience articulating goals and objectives to constituents at all levels;

    + Experience writing legal documents, investigatory reports, policies, and procedures.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.

     

    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

    Click on a link below to apply for this position:

    Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online

     


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