Policy Analyst (FG)

Frontier Group - Boston, MA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Group in Boston seeks a policy analyst to translate complex data into clear conclusions for decision-makers and the public. You will write reports, op-eds and blog entries, and help develop training materials, fact sheets and social media ideas for advocates and organizers.

The role emphasizes designing analytical approaches, applying statistical concepts, and translating scientific information for a lay audience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in public interest advocacy, journalism, or policy analysis and development.
• Advanced degree with related experience acceptable.
• Ability to distill complex data into clear conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Write reports, op-eds and blog entries that translate research into public dialogue.
• Develop training materials, fact sheets and social media ideas for advocates and organizers.
• Design analytical approaches and apply statistical concepts to policy questions.
• Lead and collaborate on projects with quick study and deadline-driven delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical concepts

Data translation

Geospatial analysis

Public policy analysis

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Online/Mobile database tools

Database design

Job description

Frontier Group policy analysts work on a range of issues, and develop expertise in a few. We write reports, op-eds and blog entries that insert the results of our research into the public debate. We develop training materials, fact sheets and social media ideas for advocates and organizers.

We need you to have the drive, creativity and skills to take complex data and distill it into clear, powerful conclusions that are easy to communicate to decision-makers and the public. Ideally you have experience with designing analytical approaches, applying core statistical concepts and translating scientific information for a lay audience. Additionally, experience with modeling, geospatial analysis, database design, and/or the development of on-line and mobile database tools will be considered a strong plus.

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in public interest advocacy, journalism, or policy analysis and development, OR an advanced degree in a relevant field plus some experience in public interest advocacy, journalism, or policy analysis and development. We evaluate candidates based on writing ability, experience in political or public interest work, academic record, and reasoning and research skills. We especially look for candidates who are "quick studies," function well under deadlines, and have demonstrated both leadership and the ability to work well as part of a team, especially in a social change-driven context. Qualified candidates must have a track record of excellent judgment and discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects.