Senior Policy Analyst 2026-02697

Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: BAPS10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking Senior Policy Analyst to join its Government Affairs team, a key branch of the Agency Services Program. In this high-impact role, you will help align department-wide policy, strategic planning, and project management to champion WYDOT's core mission: delivering a safe, reliable, and effective statewide transportation system. Daily responsibilities include driving proactive federal policy engagement, providing stewardship for internal policies and operating procedures, and authoring critical agency publications. In addition, you will guide administrative rule promulgations and spearhead competitive federal grant applications that secure vital infrastructure funding across Wyoming.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the Old West's history. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

This position offers:

• **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefits package!

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Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4423.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Develop, update, and maintain current, accurate internal policies/procedures while managing the department's policy repository, related webpage, manual, and other related work
• Assist in creating educational policy papers, presentations, and other materials related to federal actions to provide to executive staff, Congressional staffers, the Governor's office, and others as needed
• Coordinate information collections among diverse range of technical experts to satisfy information requests and to support the development of policies, procedures, rules, grants publications, and other materials
• Monitor, analyze, and summarize important legislation and its impacts to the department
• Review and provide key summaries on grant opportunities
• Draft initial grant application material and review and edit subject matter expert feedback on grant application
• Help develop, update, and promulgate the agency's administrative rules

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to an applicant with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field with 1-2 years of progressive experience.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Adaptability, creativity, and ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to coordinate multiple requests and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships to help execute tasks
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and clearly communicate complex issues
• Proactive in anticipating and alerting others to problems with projects or processes
• Knowledge of preparing white papers, special reports, presentations, and similar materials to share with a wide range of audiences
• Knowledge of state and federal government processes, including legislative and administrative processes
• Knowledge of State of Wyoming government rules, regulations, personnel rules, and federal and state statutes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst III

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst III
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Travel required.
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace
• **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
• Temporary employees accepting a part-time permanent position.
• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information
045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT- Government Affairs

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Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

06

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
07

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
08

09

(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application.

Required Question