Policy & Data Strategist for Tennessee's Startup Ecosystem

Launch Tennessee

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (80% of individual
401(K) Retirement
Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Time Off
Cell phone stipend
Pet-friendly office

Job summary

Launch Tennessee is seeking a strategic, data-driven Research & Policy Associate to evaluate Tennessee’s startup ecosystem and advance innovation policies. You will analyze state data, benchmark policies, and translate findings into visual reports for policymakers and funders.

In this role, you will craft policy briefs, support advocacy efforts, and collaborate with partners to improve capital access and commercialization.

Qualifications

  • A degree in economics, public policy, statistics, business, or a similar field is preferred.
  • Familiarity with economic development, particularly technology-driven economic development.
  • Writing/data visualization
  • Ability to confidently & concisely communicate in front of large groups
  • Experience leading collaborative research projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to confidently engage with entrepreneurs, policy makers, academics, etc.
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple concurrent programs, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex economic data into concise policy briefs and memos to support advocacy.
  • Keep leadership updated on national entrepreneurship support models and policy changes.
  • Clearly articulate opportunities for Tennessee founders based on data.
  • Draft high-visibility public reports and presentations on initiatives like InvestTN, SBIR, TTAC.
  • Deliver insights visually to legislators, agencies, partners, and the board.
  • Support data and evaluation efforts with partners and vendors.
  • Evaluate policy incentives and trends to keep Tennessee attractive.
  • Maintain advocacy materials and ensure timely updates.

Skills

Data analysis
Data visualization
Policy communication
Public speaking
Project leadership
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills

Education

Economics / Public Policy degree preferred

Tools

Airtable

Job description

Launch Tennessee is seeking a strategic, data-driven Research & Policy Associate to evaluate Tennessee’s startup ecosystem and advance innovation policies. You will analyze state data, benchmark policies, and translate findings into visual reports for policymakers and funders.

In this role, you will craft policy briefs, support advocacy efforts, and collaborate with partners to improve capital access and commercialization.

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