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The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 500+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives.  If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team.  LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County.  Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
 
Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles.   As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $300 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness
 
Job Summary 
The Government Affairs Department of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority advocates for effective policies and increased resources at the federal, state, and local levels and facilitates local planning and systems change efforts to reduce and end homelessness in Greater Los Angeles. Under the direction of a Policy Supervisor, the Policy Analyst will be responsible for a broad range of activities related to federal, state, and local policy and legislation pertaining to homeless persons and the programs that serve them.

• Conduct research of homelessness, housing, and service programming trends and best practices aimed at reducing homelessness most effectively. Translate this research into polished written material and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to internal staff and external partners on policy issues impacting homelessness in the Greater Los Angeles CoC.  
• Act as a liaison between the community, policymakers, and community partners on policy issues related to homelessness. 
• Represent LAHSA at policy-related meetings, including, but not limited to, long-term planning for services for people experiencing homelessness and interagency networking.
• Prepare reports to the LAHSA Commission and other governing bodies as needed.
• Identification and analysis of system gaps and opportunities to support alignment across service systems. 
• Collaborate closely with the Legislative Affairs and Community Engagement Units on a variety of projects, including providing educational materials to elected offices and responding to motions from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Los Angeles City Council.
• Other related duties assigned by the Policy Supervisor.

• Demonstrated ability to generate policy memos, briefs, and reports.
• Demonstrated meeting facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of systems and programs that impact homeless persons and homeless program funding sources, regulations, requirements, and procedures.
• Experience with program development, implementation, and evaluation processes.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems, with the ability to quickly grasp concepts and apply them in problem solving.
• Strong knowledge in how to track legislative and budget activities using a variety of online resources.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, thoughtful, and intellectually curious.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to non-policy-oriented audiences both in writing and through public speaking.
• Excellent and demonstrated proofreading skills. 
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and excellent analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks/projects.
• Experience in documenting, analyzing, and synthesizing information, including meeting notes to track action items and generate reports.

• Proven professional experience and educational background.

• Effective November 1, 2021, LAHSA will require proof of vaccination for all employees. This requirement is in response to the public health emergency and is intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among LAHSA employees, our stakeholders and those we serve – it will remain in effect for the duration of the public health emergency.  
• Employees may apply for an exemption if they cannot be vaccinated due to complicating medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs. If the exemption is approved, then the employees will be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing.