Senior Policy and Planning Advisor 2026-01395

Senior Policy and Planning Advisor 2026-01395

Salary

$10,112.26 - $11,235.46 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

At-Will Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01395

Department

State Construction Department

Division

State Construction Department

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

EXMT02

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Policy and Planning Advisor provides strategic leadership and high-level advisory support to the Director and Division Administrators at the State Construction Department (SCD). This position plays a critical role in guiding statewide policy, planning, and regulatory initiatives affecting school facilities, state facilities, and construction procurement practices.

The position is responsible for developing and coordinating rules and regulations, policies, design guidelines, and adequacy standards that ensure compliance with state statutes and support decisions of the School Facilities Commission and State Building Commission. The role also works with legislative entities-including the Select Committee on School Facilities and the Joint Appropriations Committee-along with the Governor's Office and other oversight entities to support policy and procedure development and implementation.

This position supports long-term strategic facility planning for K-12 educational and state government facilities and community colleges, manages specialized facility studies, and contributes to the development of statewide capital planning strategies. The role also helps guide procurement-related policy and process improvements to ensure transparency, efficiency, and compliance in public construction programs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Policy and Planning Advisor combines policy, leadership, strategic planning, and oversight of agency initiatives and/or management to support statewide construction and facility initiatives.

The position:

• Advises agency leadership on legislative, regulatory, and strategic planning matters.
• Supports policy development affecting school facilities, state facilities, and procurement practices.
• Oversees facility studies and specialized projects informing statewide facility investment decisions.
• Assists in the development and implementation of long-term facility planning strategies and biennial budget requests.
• Coordinates rulemaking, design guidelines, adequacy standards, and internal policy development.
• Collaborates with legislative committees, commissions, school districts, state agencies, and consultants.
• Provides supervision to planning staff and consultants supporting statewide policy and planning initiatives.

WHY JOIN US?

At the State Construction Department, your work directly supports the infrastructure that enables Wyoming's education system and state government operations to function effectively. From K-12 schools and community colleges to state facilities serving public safety and healthcare, the department manages programs that impact communities across the state.

This role offers the opportunity to shape statewide policy, guide long-term facility planning strategies, and support responsible stewardship of public construction investments. If you enjoy working at the intersection of public policy, planning, and infrastructure development, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence projects and policies that leave a lasting statewide impact.

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
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• 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 benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: Serenity Moffett / serenity.moffett@wyo.gov / 307.777.6243

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at this job level.

Supervision, Administrative Support, and Advisory

• Supervise the planning program
• Provide strategic support and policy advice to the Director and Division Administrators
• Review documents, issues, and proposed actions requiring leadership review
• Develop reports and policy analyses to support agency decision-making
• Act in an advisory capacity regarding proposed and newly enacted legislation affecting school facilities, state facilities, and procurement processes
• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs), scopes of work, and consultant contracts
• Assist with procurement processes, including tracking and evaluation of consultant services
• Leads efforts to implement new or revised initiatives within the agency

Strategic Planning and Project Management

• Support development of statewide facility planning strategies for both educational and state facilities
• Assist in annual facility planning and preparation of biennial capital budget requests
• Evaluate facility needs using criteria such as facility condition, capacity, and adequacy standards
• Assist in developing asset preservation and maintenance planning strategies
• Provide expertise and coordination in the development of statewide strategic facility plans

Specialized Oversight

• Oversee Most Cost-Effective Remedy (MCER) studies to identify cost-effective facility solutions for school districts
• Manage consultants, including architects, engineers, and educational facility specialists
• Evaluate study results and determine feasible facility improvement strategies
• Support development and oversight of school safety and security initiatives
• Assist with special studies related to state facilities, construction practices, and infrastructure needs

Policy and Regulation Development

• Plan, develop, and coordinate agency rules, regulations, and policies affecting construction and facility programs
• Assist with the development and revision of design guidelines, adequacy standards, model contracts, and agency procedures
• Support procurement policy improvements to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in construction programs
• Coordinate policy initiatives with the School Facilities Commission, State Building Commission, Attorney General's Office, and legislative oversight committees
• Ensure agency policies align with applicable statutes and regulatory requirements

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop communication strategies and responses to school districts, state agencies, and external stakeholders
• Prepare reports and presentations for the School Facilities Commission, State Building Commission, Select Committee on School Facilities, legislative committees, and the Governor's Office
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries and follow up on commission or legislative actions
• Conduct research and present analysis supporting agency positions related to statutes, facility standards, procurement policies, and planning initiatives

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Architectural or Policy & Planning background with experience in educational or public facilities.

Experience in capital construction, facility planning, or public infrastructure programs.

Familiarity with public procurement processes related to construction and professional services.

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Public Administration, or related field)

Approximately 15 years of professional experience managing planning, design, construction, and maintenance programs for educational or public facilities.

Relevant experience may include architecture, engineering, real estate development, facility planning, capital program management, or public infrastructure policy

KNOWLEDGE:

• Architectural and engineering design processes.
• Public sector policy development and regulatory frameworks.
• Capital construction, asset preservation, and infrastructure planning.
• Government procurement processes for construction and consulting services.
• Leadership and supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
• Extended periods of computer use and meetings.
• Occasional travel for site visits, stakeholder meetings, and legislative presentations.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

027 - Wyoming State Construction Department

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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(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
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

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(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

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Describe your relevant work experience or transferable skills that you have related to the job description.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

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Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

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In what field of study did you acquire your Bachelors degree and/or additional degrees in?

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Please provide a list of any relevant professional certificates, licenses and registrations.

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Do you have experience in any of the following areas? Check all that apply.

• Architectural or Policy & Planning background with experience in educational or public facilities.
• Capital construction, facility planning, or public infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with public procurement processes related to construction and professional services.
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Public Administration, or related field
• Approximately 15 years of professional experience managing planning, design, construction, and maintenance programs for educational or public facilities.
• Architecture, engineering, real estate development, facility planning, capital program management, or public infrastructure policy

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(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

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

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

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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) 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. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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