Policy Analyst II — Remote/Hybrid Policy Research

Council Of State Governments; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Policy Analyst II at Council of State Governments is based in Washington, DC, with flexibility to work from home part of the work week. The role supports a federally funded project focused on improving employment outcomes for youth with disabilities by enhancing youth service delivery and workforce systems.

You will monitor developments, conduct research, write policy analysis papers, engage members and committees, and plan virtual and in-person convenings, while collaborating with policy

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of relevant and progressive work experience in state, local or federal government, a public policy organization, membership association, public university, consulting firm, or other relevant organization.
• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, social policy or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of legislative, executive, and judicial processes, as well as workforce development systems and policies.
• Familiarity with federal and state workforce development policy, workforce programs, and related education, employment, and economic mobility initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state government public policy, workforce development policy issues, and program administration.
• Experience tracking, analyzing, and communicating state workforce and public policy developments, including legislative and regulatory activities.
• Experience with state legislative processes and procedures.
• Experience compiling, maintaining, and analyzing databases related to state legislation, workforce policies, programs, or other policy initiatives.
• Experience working with staff from state legislative service agencies, legislative committees, workforce development boards, state workforce agencies, and other state and federal policymakers.
• Experience presenting technical policy, legislative, or workforce development information to policymakers, practitioners and other stakeholders.
• Experience convening and collaborating with diverse partners, including public officials, workforce development practitioners, educational institutions, employers, community-based organizations and state or federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor relevant policy developments at the state, federal and international levels.
• Conduct research on innovative local, state and federal policies and programs; analyze and synthesize findings appropriate for a committee or other policymaker audience; identify trends and best practices.
• Develop, write, and compile reports and other research products that are highly relevant to CSG priorities and easily understood by the public, media and policymakers.
• Collaborate with Communications, external writers and other consultants on reports and research products.
• Assist in the planning, organizing, and convening of meetings by identifying topics, arranging for speakers, supporting logistical planning, preparing information, and staffing relevant meetings.
• Participate in efforts to plan, coordinate and execute policy workshops, committee meetings, online webinars, technical tours, state visits, and delegations for state elected officials and staff.
• Assist in the administration of collaborative projects aimed at addressing issues of top concern to state officials in one or more states.
• Present research and other organizational information before state legislative committees and other internal and external partners.
• Work with CSG staff to coordinate and collaborate with national organizations, researchers and national policy experts in carrying out work on collaborative projects.
• Prepare concise written responses to requests for information by members of the legislative, executive and judicial branches.
• Develop and manage relationships with state officials and policymakers, including legislative and other governmental contacts.
• Share expertise and collaborate with CSG regional offices and affiliate groups as requested.
• Provide direct outreach to CSG members.
• Represent CSG and states' viewpoints and positions to external stakeholders.
• Assist with regional and/or national conference programs and meetings.
• Assist with grant and proposal development.
• Travel overnight and for varying lengths to fulfill duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research skills

Writing

Oral communication

Nonpartisan approach

Public policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Time management

Civil discourse facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Policy Analyst II at Council of State Governments is based in Washington, DC, with flexibility to work from home part of the work week. The role supports a federally funded project focused on improving employment outcomes for youth with disabilities by enhancing youth service delivery and workforce systems.

You will monitor developments, conduct research, write policy analysis papers, engage members and committees, and plan virtual and in-person convenings, while collaborating with policy