Housing Lead Planning Analyst((Lead Planning Analyst

Housing Lead Planning Analyst (Lead Planning Analyst)
Recruitment #AR-001

Location:

Hartford, CT
Date Opened: 1/13/2026 08:45:00 AM
Salary: $94,781 - $121,619/year
Job Type: Open to Statewide Employees
Close Date: 1/22/2026 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) seeks to hire a Housing Lead Planning Analyst in the Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division’s Office of Responsible Growth Unit (ORG). You must be a current State of CT employee to be considered.

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• LOCATION:
  
  Office of Policy and Management
• ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
• WORK HOURS:
  
  Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Monday through Friday

In this position you will work in the Office of Responsible Growth Unit, focused on housing, land use, intergovernmental policy, and community development. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a comprehensive planning team that recommends policy priorities and assists leadership in both the Executive and Legislative branches of government in developing plans, policies, programs, and legislation to promote sustainable land use.

At OPM we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.

The Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division’s Office of Responsible Growth coordinates state planning efforts around land and water resources and infrastructure improvements. The ORG works to support the creation of livable, diverse, and economically strong communities while protecting our natural, economic, social, and cultural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, have worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full‑time service or full‑time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. For foreign institutions, provide documentation from a recognized U.S. accrediting service.
• Resume Policy:
  Resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. Subsequent documentation may be required by hiring agency discretion.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all desired locations and shifts on your application to avoid disqualification.
• Timely Submission:
  All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
• Salary Calculations:
  Current state employees’ salary calculations may differ across branches of state government.
• Note:
  
  The only way to apply is via the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

• Referral Questions: RQs may be required and must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date.
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note:
  
  The position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit…