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Hiring Agency:

Foster Care Review Office - Agency 70

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$30.412

Job Posting:

JR2026-00026277 Child Welfare Policy Analyst (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

06-15-2026

Job Description:

The Nebraska Children’s Commission is looking for a self-motivated advocate who can define priorities, build consensus, influence policy makers, and work to bring meaningful change to children and youth.

We offer a flexible and supportive work environment, comprehensive state benefits, and super teammates. Do you have student loans? We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Act.

 

This person will serve as an expert resource to the Nebraska Children’s Commission, its committees and work groups on the child welfare system. This position will conduct research on and analyze public policy relating to child welfare and prepare policy reports; lead projects and serve as a liaison among child welfare and juvenile justice stakeholders and the public; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare services, human services, or statistical analysis, and three years of experience in administering public policy related to child welfare and/or juvenile justice. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

 

Job Duties

This person will research and explain complex concepts to others, summarize information and prepare clear and concise reports, and establish a network of child welfare system partners to develop and promote the Commission’s priorities.

Our new teammate will demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Excellent facilitation skills,
• An appetite for learning, 
• The ability to work independently with support,
• Critical thinking,
• Compassion and commitment, and
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and the ability to get things done on time. 
• Understanding of disparities in child welfare and juvenile justice. 

Examples of Work

• Monitors the Nebraska Child Welfare system to provide information to the Commission.
• Conducts research into existing or proposed public policy regarding the child welfare system, State and federal legislation and state regulatory issues.
• Studies, analyzes, considers, and advises the Commission on public policy and program options.
• Manages or leads projects or tasks and provides resource support to commission members and committees as determined by the chairperson of the commission.
• Serves as a liaison with child welfare and juvenile justice stakeholders and the public and responds to information inquiries.
• Prepares reports of the commission’s work for submission to the Legislature, the Governor, and the general public.
• Represents the Commission on committees, boards, councils, and/or advisory groups that have a focus on child welfare or juvenile justice.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of: Nebraska’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems, state and federal regulations governing child welfare and juvenile justice; available resources on child welfare and juvenile justice; principles and practices of public administration; policy development; public funds and budgeting methods.

Skill in: policy development; interpreting policy; communicating clearly and effectively; explaining complex concepts to others; presenting persuasive arguments, organizing, and implementing processes.

Ability to: communicate effectively; summarize information and prepare clear and concise reports; interpret public policy; develop policy; present information, both formally and informally, to groups and individuals; establish effective working relationships.

 

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.