Federal Housing Policy Analyst

Up for Growth; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Up for Growth in Washington, DC is seeking a Policy Manager to provide policy analysis supporting federal advocacy and endorsement decisions. You will turn legislative data and member insight into clear, quick-turn analyses for staff understanding of housing legislation and policy development.

The role reports to the Director of Policy & Advocacy and collaborates with the Advocacy Manager and Coalitions Manager to align policy analysis, Hill strategy, and member activity.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience analyzing federal legislation or policy in a legislative office, agency, think tank, advocacy group, or government affairs setting.
• Working knowledge of Congress and the legislative process.
• Strong analytic writing: accurate, concise bill analyses and recommendation memos on short deadlines.
• Working knowledge of housing supply and affordability policy.
• Sound analytical judgment: evaluate bills against criteria, identify tradeoffs, and make recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple working or issue groups, including scheduling and facilitation.
• Ability to explain complex policy to non-expert colleagues and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Produce quick-turn analysis of federal legislation to inform endorsement decisions and educate staff.
• Evaluate endorsement requests against UFG’s positions and criteria, and make clear recommendations.
• Maintain the Policy Shelf and the Legislative Portfolio.
• Support policy development, including drafting policy concepts and positions.
• Manage the portfolio of issue groups, including scheduling, facilitation, and follow-through.
• Monitor the positions of coalition partners and share relevant information with the team.
• Track regulatory deadlines and monitor schedules for committee hearings.
• Co-develop advocacy collateral such as policy one-pagers, talking points, and action toolkits.
• Manage relationships with UFG members.
• Support advocacy campaigns by lobbying part time when capacity allows.

Skills

Federal policy analysis

Analytical writing

Congress knowledge

Policy evaluation

Stakeholder coordination

Nonprofit advocacy

Staff communication

Job description

Up for Growth in Washington, DC is seeking a Policy Manager to provide policy analysis supporting federal advocacy and endorsement decisions. You will turn legislative data and member insight into clear, quick-turn analyses for staff understanding of housing legislation and policy development.

The role reports to the Director of Policy & Advocacy and collaborates with the Advocacy Manager and Coalitions Manager to align policy analysis, Hill strategy, and member activity.