Senior Policy Analyst, ZERO TO THREE - Remote

 Title: Senior Policy Analyst

Type: Full-time, Remote

Pay: estimated to be low $80k - low $100k

Reporting to the Early Childhood Developmental Health Systems (ECDHS) Director, the Sr. Policy Analyst will play a critical role in helping ECDHS achieve its vision to support states and communities across the nation build equitable and family-centered early childhood systems that improve the health and well-being of our nation’s babies and toddlers. This position will also work to expand the integration of high-quality early childhood services into pediatric settings to address the holistic needs of children and families. The Sr. Policy Analyst will provide technical assistance, policy research, fiscal analysis, and sustainability planning to support the ECDHS Evidence to Impact Center (EIC).

Apply here with a resume and cover letter.

Policy Analyst, Institute for Responsive Government - Remote

 Position: Policy Analyst (12-14 month temporary employee)

Reports to: Legislative Policy Manager
Location: Remote, with 5%-10% travel
Priority Application Deadline: February 9, 2025

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The Challenge and Opportunity

The Institute for Responsive Government helps policymakers find solutions that make government more efficient, accessible, and responsive to the needs of real human beings. We start with the mechanics of democracy: our key focus areas include practical pro-voter policies like Automatic Voter Registration and voter-centric election administration, and resource solutions like predictable federal funding to loosen chronic policy problems. Then, we work to make democracy meet its promises. Government should provide customer service and material benefits at every touchpoint—from health benefits to taxes to the DMV. If we choose to come together with our neighbors to make up a democracy, that government must deliver well enough to make us choose participation. 

The Organization

Building on a decade of success working in partnership with state political leaders from both parties, lawmakers, NGOs, and academic leaders, the Institute for Responsive Government is a hub for policy and technical experts, organizers, and government officials working together to craft pragmatic, human-centered policies designed to make government more responsive to all of us. 

The Person

As a Policy Analyst  you will produce  summaries of legislation and provide research support for Responsive Gov’s policy team’s work. You are a detail-oriented, proactive, and strategic professional looking for a flexible job that helps strengthen our democracy.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

State-level legislative tracking and analysis

• Review relevant introduced legislation in state legislatures for tracking
• Provide quick snapshot summaries as well as detailed summaries of a bill’s provisions that clearly convey to a general audience how the bill would change existing law
• Conduct rapid analysis of complex policy issues, delivering clear and concise summaries

Research and content development

• Research existing laws on issues relating to voter access, election administration, and  other Responsive Gov policy areas and present the information in an easily accessible format
• Create 50 state surveys of existing law on topics as needed
• Participate in the creation of reports and other research content

Cross-team collaboration and coalition building

• Assist with questions from policy and campaigns teams on specific legislation and legislative trends
• Participate as a member of the Policy Team in weekly meetings,  and occasionally with other departments (campaigns, communications, etc.)
• Research and write about policies as assigned, in support of Responsive Gov’s policy and research priorities

Skills and Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate is:

• Committed to our core mission of supporting democracy
• Committed to resilience and dynamic perseverance in the face of evolving strategic challenges
• A self-starter, with an ability to quickly integrate and explain complicated policy concepts in an accessible way
• A strong writer and communicator, with an ability to convey complex concepts concisely
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Strong at prioritization and time management
• Excited to tackle new projects and ideas
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and able to work in a remote structure 
• A do-er and connector, not a “meetings for the sake of meetings” person

Education and Experience

• Experience working in/with a state legislature is highly desirable
• Legal background preferred
• Familiarity with voting and election law preferred

The Tangible Good

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401(k) program with a 3% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match that is fully vested day one and 100% of health/dental/vision premiums fully covered.

Learn more/APPLY here!

Policy Analyst, CHA - Chicago, IL

 About the job

POSITION SUMMARY

The Policy Analyst is responsible for preparing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Policy Analyst is also responsible for developing, implementing, and conducting training on these policies to CHA Staff, Property Management, Resident Service Providers, and stakeholders. This position reports to the Manager of Policy and Data Analytics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain full understanding of the CHA’s policies, procedures, goals, as well as HUD and internally established measurement systems. Current policies include: Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policies and Procedures; Residential Lease Agreement; Grievance Procedure; Non-Residential Premises Use and Lease Policy, the Senior Designated Housing Plan, and Property Manager Procedural Manual.
• Draft and train on Advisories to Property Managers regarding updates derived from HUD, state, or local legislation that directly impacts Property and Asset Management division functions.
• Conduct authority-wide training on CHA’s policies and procedures for CHA Staff, Property Management, Resident Service Providers, and stakeholders.
• Conduct best practice, statutory and regulatory research to determine the parameters to which the CHA must adhere.
• Ensure departments and property management are monitored for policy and procedure compliance.
• Analyze monitoring results and evaluate when and how the CHA revises current policies or procedures to meet CHA goals.
• Assess compliance with reporting requirements; review and analyze reports produced by ITS staff and prepare summary reports for management.
• Advise senior management of any pertinent regulatory changes and develop guidelines for compliance.
• Meet with advocates to enhance CHA’s reputation as an organization that builds coalitions to implement public housing policies.
• Execute special projects for the Property and Asset Management division.
• Prepare reports and data for the HUD Moving to Work Annual Plans and Reports.
• Prepare regular reports pertaining to Property and Asset Management division functions including but not limited to waitlist management, resident transfers, and leasing activities.
• Prepare and manage the Property and Asset Management division’s performance with the HUD Vacancy Reduction Scorecard to meet annual leasing goals.
• Draft policies, procedures, and implementation plans pertaining to the Public Housing, Rental Assistance Demonstration, Project Based Voucher, and Housing Choice Voucher programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, urban planning, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration or related field is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Sound analytical skills and the ability to be a strategic thinker. Highly organized with a consistent attention to details. Experience in policy and procedure development and/or implementation. Demonstrated knowledge and practical understanding of HUD policies, federal regulations, affordable housing operation, and community development. Demonstrated knowledge of researching, interpreting, and working with regulations to achieve business goals. Demonstrated capacity to work on several complex projects simultaneously. Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the goals of public housing and a high comfort level with diverse populations and environments. Capability to thrive in a dedicated, challenging, and deadline driven organization. Computer proficiency inclusive of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

**FOR FULL CONSIDERATION - ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A APPLICATION ON THE COMPANY WEBPAGE AT: CAREERS.THECHA.ORG

SALARY RANGE: $66,700 - $76,700

GRADE: S8

FSLA: EXEMPT

UNION: NONE

Policy Analyst - Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (Chicago, IL)

 Job Summary

The Communications Associate will play a central role in executing EPIC communications and student engagement. This work will include managing communications strategy and implementing education, student, and campus programming. The Communications Associate will report to the Senior Director of Communications and External Engagement and work closely with the Communications and Digital Marketing and Campus Engagement Managers. The Communications Associate will join a passionate team at an exciting moment of significant growth and development for EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Develops and plays a central role in executing strategies to amplify the program’s education and student programming through all forms of media (print, social, video, etc.), in coordination with the Digital Media Manager and Multimedia Designer.
• Writes news stories about new faculty, researchers, students and their classes and activities in order to spread awareness of the educational and student offerings as well as campus life.
• Manages Chicago-based promotion for programming. This includes managing promotional efforts across various mediums, engaging key student groups and other organizations on and off campus, and capturing real-time content for digital applications.
• Creates social media campaigns geared toward the promotion of campus life and educational programming.
• Maintains the scholar, education and student portals and student event pages on the website, this includes identifying and adding news, events and opportunities on and off campus.
• Compiles a weekly newsletter geared to students and a monthly newsletter highlighting campus life geared to an outside audience.
• Monitors the online presence, websites and social media, of associated schools and centers, as well as the University of Chicago’s news pages, for climate-related updates that would be appropriate for cross-promotion.
• Works with the Campus Engagement Manager in engaging new students and student groups in programming.
• Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization’s programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate levels of guidance and direction.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems, as work assignments are difficult and broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity.
• Continues to build higher level knowledge of the University, processes and customers.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience working in a communications role.
• Background managing websites, email marketing and social media accounts in a professional capacity, as well as maintaining stakeholder lists.
• Education and/or student life communications.
• Background in energy/environmental issues strongly desired and encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based communication methods and tools such as MailChimp, Hubspot, WordPress, and Google Analytics or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based communication methods and tools such as MailChimp, WordPress, and Google Analytics or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of best practices in digital engagement and their applications to communication strategies, including through web, email, and social media.

Preferred Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Manage and prioritize diverse job tasks, perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism and product quality.
• Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Learn more/APPLY here!
  

Senior Policy Analyst - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

Salary: $74,300.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Opening Date: 11/21/2023

Closing Date: 12/5/2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Number: 23-19850

Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston

At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

Full description and application are available here.

Senior Policy Analyst - MBTA, Boston, MA

Salary: $74,300.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: MBTA - Office Perf Mgmt & Innov

Opening Date: 10/31/2023

Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston

Job Number: 23-19820

Closing Date: 11/14/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Full description and application are available here.

At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

Job Summary

The Senior Policy Analyst at the Office of Performance Management and Innovation (OPMI) will be responsible for managing and creating OPMI’s data products, as well as leading and creating technical solutions for reporting, research, and other processes for both MassDOT and the MBTA. Additionally, the Senior Policy Analyst will oversee the MBTA’s Open Data Portal, ensuring data is regularly updated and accurate. 

Policy and Program Analyst - The Field Museum - Chicago, IL

 For more information and to apply please visit: LinkedIn 

The Field Museum is a not-for-profit organization located on the Museum Campus of Chicago. Since the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, we have conducted research across all seven continents and accumulated a collection of over 40 million specimens and artifacts.

The Field Museum is searching for a Policy and Program Analyst to join our team at the Keller Action Center!

The Keller Science Action Center (KSAC) is an interdisciplinary center at the Field Museum that translates museum science into results for conservation and community wellbeing. KSAC’s Policy and Program Analyst draws on KSAC’s expertise and community partnerships to advance conservation decision-making at the local, state, and national levels and integrates those efforts into the Center’s Chicago Region program initiatives and grant projects. The position facilitates science-based policy advocacy, coordinates partnerships, and leads writing projects that work toward a Chicago Wilderness region in which all communities and neighborhoods are connected to thriving, healthy nature. The Analyst also participates in grant and brief writing to incorporate science advocacy and conservation decisions into initiatives and projects across the Chicago Region program.

The Policy and Program Analyst reports to the Senior Program Manager for KSAC’s Chicago Region program and works closely with the Chicago Region Program Director. They regularly collaborate with the Center’s Science Communicator and the Field Museum’s Government Relations office to ensure coordinated advocacy across the Museum and communicate effectively with key outside audiences, including government agencies and representatives, advocacy coalitions, community leaders, and environmental organizations. A review of applications for this position will occur in January.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Co-lead planning and strategy for KSAC’s approach to science-based policy advocacy, and shepherd the process within the Museum
• Collaborate with Museum partners and staff, including Government Relations and Science Communications, to prioritize and manage effective policy advocacy that promotes healthy and thriving nature and quality of life in the Chicago region
• Identify and brief teams on emerging legislation and government programs that affect environmental quality and opportunities in the Chicago region
• Leverage KSAC expertise and insights in policy and decision-making processes to support strategic conservation goals, particularly at the local, county, and state levels, at the national level when appropriate
• Manage partnerships with key policy-related partner organizations in the City of Chicago and across the Chicago Wilderness region to advance shared goals for community-centered conservation and sustainability
• Serve as a leading writer on letters of support, program briefs, and grant proposals to inform conservation decisions across the Chicago region
• Participate in interdepartmental museum meetings and center-wide working groups as appropriate
• Incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice into KSAC’s science-based policy advocacy
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, urban planning, environmental studies, or related field
• At least three years of policy-relevant work experience
• Knowledge of municipal, county, and state agencies and policy-making processes, with an awareness of environmental and social issues in the Chicago region
• Demonstrated experience facilitating collaborative work across organizations, including partner engagement and coordination, meeting preparation and facilitation, and professional communication
• Ability to multitask, think critically and creatively, and work both independently and in a team; strong time management skills
• Willingness to register as a lobbyist at the state level
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to continued learning in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion competencies
  
  

Important Note: In order to protect the health and safety of our employees, guests and their families, the Field Museum is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions from the vaccine will not be considered as given the nature of this position, we are unable to provide an accommodation for anyone who has not been vaccinated.

The Field Museum is an equal opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class. We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, to identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

The Field Museum strives to ensure that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accessibility@fieldmuseum.org.

 For more information and to apply please visit: LinkedIn 

Fiscal and Policy Analyst - Legislative Analyst's Office - Sacramento, CA

Fiscal and Policy Analyst

Sacramento, CA

(Summer/Fall 2023 Start)

Priority Application Deadline: October 7, 2022

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The primary responsibility of a fiscal and policy analyst (FPA) is to be the LAO’s expert in the policy area to which they are assigned. These assignments fall into one of the following units in the office: Economy, Taxes, and Labor; Health, Developmental Services, and Technology; Environment and Transportation; Higher Education; K-12 Education; Human Services and Governance; Public Safety and Business Regulation; and State Budget Condition.

Toward this end, an analyst:

• Spends considerable time in the field learning first-hand how programs work in practice.

• Keeps up on the laws and available literature in the program area.

• Knows and stays in contact with legislative, administrative, and intergovernmental staff, as well as industry groups and nonprofit organizations in the assigned policy area.

The analyst uses this expertise to:

• Identify and analyze budget and policy issues and develop options and recommendations for the Legislature to address these issues. These analyses are contained in reports, legislative assignments, and initiative and ballot pamphlet write-ups.

• Testify before legislative committees on fiscal and policy issues.

• Serve as a fiscal and program resource to legislators whenever needed.

Because analysts are nonpartisan fiscal and policy staff, it is essential their work be objective, analytical, accurate, and thorough. In addition, for the analyst’s work to be useful to the Legislature, it must be solution-oriented and performed in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess a master's degree in public policy, public or business administration, economics, or a related field that includes a curriculum of economics, statistics, public finance, and policy analysis. In addition, analysts must (1) possess strong quantitative and analytical skills; (2) be able to communicate effectively through clear and concise writing and oral presentations; (3) work well with others in a fast-paced and production-oriented environment; (4) learn, show initiative, and be willing to take on increasing levels of responsibility; and (5) be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Compensation and Benefits

The entry-level salary for the fiscal and policy analyst position is approximately $77,500 per year. The office will consider salaries that are above this amount, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Salaries for senior fiscal and policy analysts (analysts who have demonstrated the ability to perform all analytical tasks and produce all office products with a minimum amount of supervision) begin at approximately $112,000 per year. Salaries for principal fiscal and policy analysts range from $132,500 to $153,500 per year.

The LAO also provides a comprehensive package of health, vision, dental, and retirement benefits. In addition, the LAO provides vacation, sick leave, compensatory time off for overtime above a specified level, and about 13 holidays per year. Find additional information about benefits here.

Appointment Status

Permanent, full-time. Employees work from the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Telecommuting is offered most Mondays and Fridays, workload permitting.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2023 (flexible).

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. References may be requested.

Please email your application packet to: lao.employment@lao.ca.gov.

For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact the administrative coordinator, at sarah.barkman@lao.ca.gov.

We require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the law.