Policy Analyst: Decarceration & Democracy Reform (Remote)

Southern Poverty Law Center; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Poverty Law Center seeks a Policy Analyst focused on decarceration and democracy policy analysis to advance reforms in criminal legal systems and voting rights protections. The role collaborates with federal and state teams to develop evidence-based options and educational efforts for policymakers.

The position emphasizes rigorous research, high-quality publications, and cross-department collaboration, with opportunities to influence legislation and public discourse while supporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public policy with knowledge of criminal legal systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Formulate the research strategy for democracy policy analysis at state and federal levels, ensuring high-quality data analyses and development of evidence-based policy options.
• Produce high-impact publications (reports, white papers) on trends in the criminal legal system and evaluations of policy reforms.
• Collaborate with federal and state policy teams, the criminal legal system litigation team, and other internal stakeholders to identify needs and implement work plans.
• Support legislative advocacy by tracking and analyzing policy proposals and interpreting research for policymakers.
• Provide real-time support to deliver quick, accurate answers to emergent criminal legal policy questions.
• Collaborate with Communications and other departments to develop campaigns and serve as spokesperson upon request.
• Represent SPLC in various fora before community groups, policymakers, and agencies.
• Uphold JEDI principles by engaging diverse collaborators toward shared mission and values.
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the job.

Skills

Policy analysis

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Time management

Commitment to justice

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy or related field

Job description

Southern Poverty Law Center seeks a Policy Analyst focused on decarceration and democracy policy analysis to advance reforms in criminal legal systems and voting rights protections. The role collaborates with federal and state teams to develop evidence-based options and educational efforts for policymakers.

The position emphasizes rigorous research, high-quality publications, and cross-department collaboration, with opportunities to influence legislation and public discourse while supporting