Policy Analyst – Health Policy & Equity (Hybrid)

Duke PA; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Margolis Institute for Health Policy in Durham, NC seeks a Policy Analyst to support a 10-year maternal and early childhood health initiative. The role is embedded within the Duke-Margolis Institute, focusing on health policy research, writing, and stakeholder engagement.

You will conduct background research, draft policy briefs and reports, analyze data, coordinate events, and contribute to dissemination efforts with a hybrid on-site/remote schedule in Durham, NC.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in policy, public health, public administration, economics, science, engineering, or related field.
• Experience: two years in policy/research/data analysis or related role.
• Strong writing and research skills with ability to synthesize information for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background health policy research on maternal health and early childhood topics.
• Draft policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, and public reports.
• Support planning and coordination of events, convenings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify data sources, analyze qualitative/quantitative data, and translate findings into accessible materials.
• Prepare internal briefing materials and contribute to project management and knowledge tools.

Skills

Strong research and writing experience

Policy research skills

Evidence-based writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Duke University’s Margolis Institute for Health Policy in Durham, NC seeks a Policy Analyst to support a 10-year maternal and early childhood health initiative. The role is embedded within the Duke-Margolis Institute, focusing on health policy research, writing, and stakeholder engagement.

You will conduct background research, draft policy briefs and reports, analyze data, coordinate events, and contribute to dissemination efforts with a hybrid on-site/remote schedule in Durham, NC.