The Connecticut Governor's Fellowship

Governor Ned Lamont is seeking talented individuals to support the Governor’s office on high‐priority matters and initiatives.

Activities and Responsibilities

Role will be aligned with candidates’ skills and interests. Opportunities across Connecticut’s executive branch agencies include roles and projects in the health and human services, housing, data and digital services, economic development, workforce development, education and transportation. Potential projects include (but are not limited to):

• Making social services (SNAP, WIC, TANF) easier for families to discover, apply for, and maintain;
• Executing on strategic workforce policy priorities, including designing new policies and programs and managing coordination of workforce pipelines to support hiring civil engineers and other high‐need jobs;
• Developing health policy assessments and special projects that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of Connecticut’s Medicaid and CHIP recipients;
• Compiling and analyzing creative economic strategies leveraged by other states with a data driven consideration of return on investment;
• Evaluating the CT Housing Management Information System to determine better utilization of HMIS for providers and policy makers and study the data quality of the CTHMIS and identify improvements to system;
• Developing and pursuing projects in other relevant policy areasbased on your experience and interest.

While the individual nature of each position will vary, general responsibilities include:

• Crafting new policies and improving existing ones to promote equitable, inclusive policy through research, stakeholder engagement, and analysis;

• Coordinating efforts and resources across agencies and stakeholder groups; and

• Partnering with towns, cities, and non‐profits to implement criical programs and services.

Skills and Experience

• BA required; MBA, JD, MPP, MPA, MPH, or MEd preferred.

• 4 to 8 years of work experience, with a track record of achievement and ability to work independently in fast‐paced work environments and lead projects from start to finish.

• CivTech experience and skillsets will be prioritized to include: data science and analytics, technical product/project management, and scrum/agile UI/UX design

• Proven ability to work comfortably across sectors and among a diversity of stakeholders.

• Relevant subject matter and/or functional expertise.

• Passion for public service and willingness to learn.

• Strong written and verbal communication.

Timeline

• Fellows will be contracted for one year starting in Spring 2024 for a total compensation not to exceed $100,000.
• Fellows may have the potential to extend beyond their initial contract period.
• Preference will be given to candidates based in/near Connecticut.

This is a competitive opportunity, with a limited number of fellow opportunities. Applications will be accepted on a rolling
basis through December 31, 2023. To be considered, please send a resume and brief cover letter, including your area(s) of
interest, location, and work preference (in person, hybrid, remote) to melissa.conway@ct.gov.