Policy Impact Analyst II – Remote-Eligible, DC Office

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Policy Analyst II at Council of State Governments is based in Washington, DC with the option to work from home part of the week. You will work with policy teams, membership, and communications to monitor, understand and share best practices on state policy issues, including a federally funded project on youth employment outcomes.

You will conduct research and write policy analyses, plan convenings, and engage with state officials, staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant government/public policy experience.
• Bachelor's degree as stated.
• Knowledge of workforce development policy and legislative processes.
• Experience presenting to policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor relevant policy developments at the state, federal and international levels.
• Develop, write, and compile policy analyses and reports for committees and stakeholders.
• Plan and convene meetings, webinars, and conferences with diverse partners.
• Engage with state officials, researchers, and external partners to advance work.
• Support grant and proposal development and coordination of regional projects.

Skills

Policy research

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Written communication

Nonpartisan collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, social policy or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Policy Analyst II at Council of State Governments is based in Washington, DC with the option to work from home part of the week. You will work with policy teams, membership, and communications to monitor, understand and share best practices on state policy issues, including a federally funded project on youth employment outcomes.

You will conduct research and write policy analyses, plan convenings, and engage with state officials, staff and external partners.