Policy Research & Engagement Lead

Social Finance; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (in office two days)

Paid vacation and holidays

Mentorship and onboarding programs

Office in Washington, D.C.

Job summary

Social Finance Institute seeks an Associate Director of Policy to advance a growing portfolio of policy research, analysis, and engagement. Working with the Head of Policy, you will translate research into actionable insights for policymakers and external audiences.

The ideal candidate has federal policy experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and a track record engaging policymakers and diverse stakeholders. Domestic policy areas include finance, workforce, housing, and philanthropy.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant professional experience in public policy, government, applied research, advocacy, or a related field.
• Experience working in or closely with the federal legislative or policymaking process is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with domestic policy areas related to social finance work such as finance, economic development, workforce development, government effectiveness, or philanthropy.
• Experience conducting research or policy analysis and translating findings into practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience working with policymakers, constituents, coalitions, external partners, or other diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for policymakers and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple deadlines in a nonpartisan environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate targeted applied research projects led by external researchers, policy experts, and partner organizations.
• Develop project plans, timelines, research questions, and deliverables; coordinate contributors; keep projects on schedule and to high standards of quality.
• Identify emerging questions, potential research partners, and opportunities to connect research with policy and practice.
• Synthesize findings from research and practice into actionable recommendations.
• Monitor federal and state policy developments relevant to Social Finance’s work and inform agenda.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy writing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Social Finance Institute seeks an Associate Director of Policy to advance a growing portfolio of policy research, analysis, and engagement. Working with the Head of Policy, you will translate research into actionable insights for policymakers and external audiences.

The ideal candidate has federal policy experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and a track record engaging policymakers and diverse stakeholders. Domestic policy areas include finance, workforce, housing, and philanthropy.