Policy Research & Coordination Specialist

Civicworks; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Policy Coordinator at the Arkansas Department of Corrections researches, analyzes, and develops policy recommendations aligned with the agency’s mission. The position involves monitoring legislative and regulatory trends, drafting policy briefs and reports, collaborating with internal teams and external partners, and supporting advocacy initiatives.

This role is located at DOC Headquarters in North Little Rock, demanding strong data interpretation, policy analysis, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field as listed
• Experience in a policy or advocacy role within governmental, non-profit, or corporate settings
• Ability to collect, interpret, and synthesize complex data and provide clear insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication for drafting documents and engaging with stakeholders
• Strong project management and time management abilities to handle multiple initiatives

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and develop policy recommendations aligned with agency mission
• Monitor legislative and regulatory trends to inform decision making
• Draft policy briefs, reports, and briefing materials
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support policy initiatives
• Support advocacy efforts and stakeholder engagement initiatives

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Time management

Strategic recommendations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy/Political Science/Public Administration/Business Administration

Job description

The Policy Coordinator at the Arkansas Department of Corrections researches, analyzes, and develops policy recommendations aligned with the agency’s mission. The position involves monitoring legislative and regulatory trends, drafting policy briefs and reports, collaborating with internal teams and external partners, and supporting advocacy initiatives.

This role is located at DOC Headquarters in North Little Rock, demanding strong data interpretation, policy analysis, and cross‑functional