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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Policy Analyst, Fiscal Policy Center - Chicago
Policy Analyst
The Fiscal Policy Center at Voices for Illinois Children provides timely, credible, and accessible
information and analysis on fiscal issues that affect children, families, and communities. Our work
focuses on state budget and tax policy, as well as fiscal aspects of Voices’ policy priorities, including education, health care, human services, and family economic security.
Voices for Illinois Children is a non-partisan, statewide, multi-issue advocacy organization. The
Fiscal Policy Center is a member of the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative, a network of more than 40
state-level non-profit organizations coordinated by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in
Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities
• Conduct research and analysis on fiscal policy issues, as well as substantive program areas
such as education, health care, human services, and family economic security.
• Analyze state budget and revenue data, as well as demographic, social, and economic data.
• Write policy reports, issue briefs, fact sheets, and other related materials.
• Engage diverse audiences using a range of outreach and communications strategies.
Qualifications
• Interest in and knowledge of budget and tax policy, as well as policy issues affecting children.
• Strong analytical skills, including conceptualizing issues, using relevant information and data,
and evaluating policy options.
• Excellent writing and other communication skills, including ability to discuss public policy
issues in clear, concise, and cogent language.
• Graduate degree in public policy or related field.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Voices for Illinois Children is an equal
opportunity employer and offers a generous benefits package. The position will remain open until
filled.
Please send cover letter, résumé, and 2-3 writing samples to:
Larry Joseph
Director, Fiscal Policy Center
Voices for Illinois Children
208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1490
Chicago, IL 60604
ljoseph@voices4kids.org