Who: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
What: CMAP seeks a Deputy Executive Director for Policy and Programming to manage a large
department and provide strategic direction for CMAP’s policy development and analysis
activities, with an emphasis on performance-based programming for the region’s transportation
investments. As a member of CMAP’s executive management team, this person will work
closely with the CMAP Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Deputy Executive Directors, Directors,
and Principals on overall strategic initiatives, the allocation of resources, implementation of
CMAP’s ON TO 2050 plan, and compliance with federal transportation planning requirements.
This person will also be responsible for setting short- and long-term research agendas for
CMAP’s policy focus areas, including transportation, land use, economic development,
housing, tax policy, and governance.
As part of the executive team, the Deputy Executive Director for Policy and Programming will participate in development of CMAP’s strategic priorities, plans, and initiatives and collaboratively implement those strategic objectives through the Agency’s annual work plan and other programs. The Deputy Executive Director for Policy and Programming will also provide leadership and direction to the creation of the public policy analysis agenda. Specifically, the position would:
UIC CUPPA Careers Blog
Welcome to CUPPA Careers!
The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.
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
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
Showing posts with label public policy analysis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label public policy analysis. Show all posts
Policy Analyst - The Hunt Institute - Durham, NC
Policy Analyst
The Hunt Institute
Durham, NC
The Hunt Institute’s mission is to secure America’s future through quality public education. Since its establishment in 2001, the organization has emerged as a recognized and credible leader in the movement to transform American public education and a go-to source for reliable, objective, and timely information. The Institute works at the intersection of policy and politics, supporting state and national officials and empowering them to drive education reform. Its mandate is to inspire and equip elected officials and senior policymakers to make informed decisions that improve the lives of all children. The Institute’s primary audience is governors, legislators, and other elected and state-level policymakers.
The Hunt Institute seeks a policy analyst or senior policy analyst (PA) to join the Policy & Program Team (title and designation will be determined based on selected candidate’s relevant experience ). The PA maintains an expert understanding of education policy issues and readily translates them into publications and curriculum for high-level state policymakers. S/he conducts research and analysis on relevant policy issues and writes policy briefs, primers, and case studies for dissemination to the Institute’s policymaker audiences. S/he plans and executes agendas for policymaker convenings. The PA collaborates with both the Director and Associate Director of Policy & Program to build relationships with key constituents in the Institute’s networks (such as North Carolina).
The PA reports to the Director of Policy & Program (DPP).
Principal Functions
Education Policy Analysis, Tracking, and Networking
The PA serves as the subject matter expert on assigned education policy areas in internal strategic planning sessions, partner meetings, meetings with policymakers, and during the development of publications and events. S/he prepares and communicates timely analyses in meetings, presentations, and in written documents. S/he contributes to and attends conferences and meetings, including meetings of various national professional associations, advocacy organizations, and policy research organizations.
Curriculum Development and Project Management
The PA serves as the lead project manager for policymaker convenings, such as the Holshouser Legislators Retreat ; project management includes designing and executing agendas, identifying and preparing speakers, developing materials, and managing the project timeline. The PA will work in coordination with the Associate Director of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows (or her designee) on event logistics. As needed, the PA supports the development of curriculum for the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows around areas of content expertise.
Publications and Content
The PA authors policy briefs, primers, case studies, state-specific policy summaries, signature publications, such as re: VISION and coNCepts, and other innovative content. S/he synthesizes information from a variety of sources into concise, nonpartisan documents that reflect the current political and education policy context. The PA also contributes to the institute’s blog, The Intersection, as appropriate.
Evaluation and Strategic Planning
The PA participates in long-term planning for the institute’s work with policymakers. S/he supports ongoing program improvement by developing methods to capture participant feedback and makes recommendations for potential follow-up activities for policymakers.
Qualifications
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public policy, education, public administration, or related field; master’s degree in public policy preferred. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of relevant experience; candidates with at least 7 years of directly relevant experience may be considered for senior policy analyst position.
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate:
Required experience:
Years of relevant experience: 3 years
Required education:
Bachelor's
The Hunt Institute
Durham, NC
The Hunt Institute’s mission is to secure America’s future through quality public education. Since its establishment in 2001, the organization has emerged as a recognized and credible leader in the movement to transform American public education and a go-to source for reliable, objective, and timely information. The Institute works at the intersection of policy and politics, supporting state and national officials and empowering them to drive education reform. Its mandate is to inspire and equip elected officials and senior policymakers to make informed decisions that improve the lives of all children. The Institute’s primary audience is governors, legislators, and other elected and state-level policymakers.
The Hunt Institute seeks a policy analyst or senior policy analyst (PA) to join the Policy & Program Team (title and designation will be determined based on selected candidate’s relevant experience ). The PA maintains an expert understanding of education policy issues and readily translates them into publications and curriculum for high-level state policymakers. S/he conducts research and analysis on relevant policy issues and writes policy briefs, primers, and case studies for dissemination to the Institute’s policymaker audiences. S/he plans and executes agendas for policymaker convenings. The PA collaborates with both the Director and Associate Director of Policy & Program to build relationships with key constituents in the Institute’s networks (such as North Carolina).
The PA reports to the Director of Policy & Program (DPP).
Principal Functions
Education Policy Analysis, Tracking, and Networking
The PA serves as the subject matter expert on assigned education policy areas in internal strategic planning sessions, partner meetings, meetings with policymakers, and during the development of publications and events. S/he prepares and communicates timely analyses in meetings, presentations, and in written documents. S/he contributes to and attends conferences and meetings, including meetings of various national professional associations, advocacy organizations, and policy research organizations.
Curriculum Development and Project Management
The PA serves as the lead project manager for policymaker convenings, such as the Holshouser Legislators Retreat ; project management includes designing and executing agendas, identifying and preparing speakers, developing materials, and managing the project timeline. The PA will work in coordination with the Associate Director of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows (or her designee) on event logistics. As needed, the PA supports the development of curriculum for the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows around areas of content expertise.
Publications and Content
The PA authors policy briefs, primers, case studies, state-specific policy summaries, signature publications, such as re: VISION and coNCepts, and other innovative content. S/he synthesizes information from a variety of sources into concise, nonpartisan documents that reflect the current political and education policy context. The PA also contributes to the institute’s blog, The Intersection, as appropriate.
Evaluation and Strategic Planning
The PA participates in long-term planning for the institute’s work with policymakers. S/he supports ongoing program improvement by developing methods to capture participant feedback and makes recommendations for potential follow-up activities for policymakers.
Qualifications
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public policy, education, public administration, or related field; master’s degree in public policy preferred. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of relevant experience; candidates with at least 7 years of directly relevant experience may be considered for senior policy analyst position.
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate:
- Deep knowledge of state and national K-12 education policy—knowledge of the landscape in North Carolina a plus;
- Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences;
- Commitment to maintaining political balance ;
- Proven ability to effectively scan the education landscape and determine issues of relevance and impact;
- Strong organizational and project planning skills, as well as good attention to detail;
- Passion for the Institute’s mission and impact;
- Ability to be responsive in a deadline-driven environment; and
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
Required experience:
Years of relevant experience: 3 years
Required education:
Bachelor's
Policy Analyst - Better Government Association - Chicago, IL
Policy Analyst
The Better Government Association (BGA)
Chicago, IL
The Better Government Association (BGA) seeks a full-time Policy Analyst to support the policy advocacy mission of the BGA. The BGA is a nonprofit organization that combines investigative journalism, advocacy, and civic engagement to promote good government at the local, county, and state levels in Illinois.
The Policy Analyst contributes to the development of the BGA's legislative agenda through research and analysis of policy initiatives related to government transparency, accountability and oversight.
This position reports to the Policy Coordinator.
Job Functions:
The Better Government Association is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.” All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veteran, and individuals with disabilities.
The Better Government Association (BGA) seeks a full-time Policy Analyst to support the policy advocacy mission of the BGA. The BGA is a nonprofit organization that combines investigative journalism, advocacy, and civic engagement to promote good government at the local, county, and state levels in Illinois.
The Policy Analyst contributes to the development of the BGA's legislative agenda through research and analysis of policy initiatives related to government transparency, accountability and oversight.
This position reports to the Policy Coordinator.
Job Functions:
- Conducts original research and analysis of complex policy issues to advance short and long term goals of the BGA’s policy unit.
- Helps determine BGA positions on complex policy issues by efficiently synthesizing and summarizing complex legislation and policy recommendations in written format. Prepares policy briefings, research reports, memos, presentations, fact sheets, testimony and other documents that clearly and comprehensively articulate complex analyses and positions for use by BGA policy unit and other stakeholders. Monitors the status and prospects of legislation. Advises BGA President and CEO, Director of Programming and staff on recommendations for policy development and improvement.
- Serves as a subject matter expert on BGA policy issues. Represents the BGA in media interviews and before policy makers. Writes press releases, op-eds, and related materials as needed.
- Manages projects related to advancing BGA policy goals. Fosters the establishment of inter-organization partnerships to develop and execute programs and special initiatives between the BGA and other non-profit organizations as needed to maximize resources and carry out work on identified policy unit issue areas. Coordinates and facilitates meetings, conference calls, conferences, and workshops to execute these programs. Prepares written reports of the results of these partnerships suitable for submission to grantors, the board of directors, and staff.
- Contributes to policy unit’s web presence with unique content.
- Bachelor’s degree required, at least 4 years relevant work experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent research and writing skills required; must be able to pay attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical skills; must be able to prepare analyses of legislation and public issues
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience serving as a spokesperson and prepping talking points/speeches for senior staff
- Experience providing oral and written testimony, and serving as subject matter expert
- Demonstrated history of working with a broad range of stakeholders, including civic groups, religious organizations, social service agencies etc.
- Not required but a plus: experience working in or with minority and underserved communities, knowledge of Chicago and Illinois government
The Better Government Association is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.” All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veteran, and individuals with disabilities.
Senior Associate, Rose Ctr. for Public Leadership in Land Use - National League of Cities
Senior Associate
Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use
National League of Cities
Washington, D.C.
*GRANT/CONTRACT FUNDED POSITION*
The Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use at the National League of Cities seeks a senior associate to help manage nation-wide research and convening on the subject of equitable economic development. The NLC is leading a larger team on this effort, and the selected candidate will also contribute work on other local government policies and practices around urban development. This position reports to Director of the Rose Center.
Examples of Work:
- Works directly with the Rose Center Director to research city efforts in economic development, including new policy directions and equity measures in the work.
- Manages the day-to-day operations of national convening of city economic development practitioners.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for senior economic development officials interested in bringing an equity lens to work within their community.
- Gathers information on initiatives in cities and towns to promote equitable development
- Works with the Director and other team partners to ensure the development and maintenance of an effective peer network.
- Travels to attend industry events and NLC meetings.
- Ensures that program opportunities and milestones are posted on the Rose Center page and other NLC media platforms.
- Assists the team in program evaluation, technical assistance intake process development and implementation, metrics tracking, and with other programmatic logistics.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree in public policy, urban planning, economic development, or a related field preferred. At least 3 years of work experience in economic development, local government, urban planning, real estate, or a related field is required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of issues related to economic development, particularly issues of development in under-performing markets or tools to deliver the benefits of economic growth equitable in strong markets.Experience working with city officials, local economic development agencies or general knowledge of local economic and community development policy. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills as well as the ability to interact effectively with NLC members, representatives of other organizations, and all levels of NLC staff.
How to apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to:
Talent Management, National League of Cities,
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004,
http:www.nlc.org/about-nlc/career-center/careers-at-nlc
Fall Analyst Fellow, HR&A Advisors - New York, NY
Fall Analyst Fellow
HR&A Advisors
Professional Area:
Economic Planning and Development
Housing
Parks and Recreation Planning
Real Estate Development
Urban Design
Experience:
Entry level
Phone:
2129775597
Email:
jobs@hraadvisors.com
Location:
New York, NY
Firm Overview | HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development and energy efficiency consulting firm. We have provided strategic advisory services for some of the most complex mixed-use, neighborhood, downtown, campus, and regional development projects across North America and abroad for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Whether we are exploring the hidden potential an abandoned industrial waterfront, developing a financing strategy for energy efficient retrofits for a commercial building owner, or illustrating the economic benefits of parks and open space redevelopment, HR&A creates value by providing innovative and creative solutions to the complex challenges of economic development and real estate in urban environments.
Position Description | HR&A seeks part-time (approximately 20 hours) Analyst Fellows for the fall semester with potential for expansion over the academic year in our New York City office. Fellows are asked to take on responsibilities in line with those of the core analytical staff at HR&A. Tasks may include market research, case study research, economic and financial analyses, and public policy analysis, as well as preparation of marketing materials, proposals and client deliverables in the form of written reports and memos, PowerPoint presentations and Excel models.
Experience Required | Successful Analyst Fellows will be bright, independently-motivated critical thinkers and have a passion for urban development and policy. HR&A is seeking candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree and are working towards completion of an advanced degree, preferably with a concentration in economic development, urban planning, real estate finance, public policy, and/or housing finance. Additional relevant work experience is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates able to commit to a fixed work schedule over the course of the semester. The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and other Office programs; and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once. Furthermore, the candidate should be a highly motivated independent thinker who is extremely detail-oriented and sufficiently poised for client interaction.
Salary | Fellows will be paid a stipend based on experience and qualifications.
Submission | Please send cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) on the HR&A website at http://www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities/. Your file must be named in the following format “LAST NAME.FIRST NAME.DATE.” Applications are due by September 11, 2015. For more information, please visit www.hraadvisors.com or contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.
First round interviews are anticipated to be conducted in September. HR&A may contact candidates for brief phone conversations prior to these interviews. For more information, please visit www.hraadvisors.com or contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.
Please do not call regarding this position.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)