Senior Policy Analyst

Reporting to the Deputy Registrar, the Senior Policy Analyst conducts research, analysis and evaluation of business policies related to Manitoba Public Insurance programs, products, and services in the Driver and Vehicle Administration (DVA) line of business and recommends changes to current policies. The role assesses the impact of potential changes to business units, operations, customer service, corporate systems, staff training, and legislation. 

Acting independently or as a project lead, the Senior Policy Analyst evaluates and identifies potential issues related to new initiatives or changes to existing policies and procedures, and recommends policy changes to support corporate strategic initiatives and divisional objectives. As part of the Agreements, Policy and Legislation team, the Senior Policy Analyst reviews external requests for access to driver and vehicle records and prepares Information Disclosure and Information Sharing Agreements. The Senior Policy Analyst conducts analysis on foreign driver’s licensing requirements, negotiates reciprocity agreements with foreign jurisdictions, and facilitates the preparation of reciprocal driver licence exchange arrangements, in consultation with provincial and federal officials.

• →Respond to requests for interpretation of, or decisions on, business policy changes.
• →Communicate with internal stakeholders to understand current procedures, deviations, and possible impacts related to policy changes.
• →Work closely with business units, Information Technology (IT) and Learning & Knowledge Management (LKM) to determine the impact of operational changes and strategic initiatives.
• →Identify potential issues, conduct research, and perform analysis and feasibility studies. Report findings, present recommendations for proposed or existing policies, and develop new policies to address gaps in existing procedures. 
• →Manage stakeholder buy-in; receive approval from appropriate levels and work to implement approved options.
• →Write decision documents, such as business cases, briefing notes, discussion papers, and policy papers for approval by MPI management and/or executive.  Prepare and coordinate briefing material, reports, and presentations on current issues as required.
• →Lead project teams managing all phases of a project lifecycle, including analysis, design, and delivery of assigned initiatives.
• →Conduct analysis on foreign driver’s licensing standards and requirements.
• →Lead negotiation on driver’s licence reciprocity with foreign governments, facilitating preparation of reciprocal driver licence exchange arrangements, in consultation with provincial and federal officials.
• →Analyze, review and make recommendations to senior management on external requests for access to driver and vehicle records.

Education:

• Degree in Economics, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Business, Commerce, or another discipline related to the role.
• Courses in project management, evaluation or business analysis are an asset.

Experience:

• Five years of experience performing analysis including two years of related experience in business/policy research and analysis, project management, program evaluation, and/or policy development and preparing technical documentation for senior management (options papers, analytical reviews, briefing notes, etc.)
• Experience leading projects is an asset.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of corporate policies, procedures and standards.
• Critical thinking skills to analyze policies and procedures, identify weaknesses or limitations, formulate and defend positions, and propose innovative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive working relationships.