Remote Education Policy Data Analyst (Fellowship)

Reason Magazine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reason Foundation is seeking an Education Policy Analyst to provide policy research and data-driven analysis supporting school finance reform efforts. The role involves examining state education laws, analyzing appropriations and budget bills, and summarizing school finance formulas, among other duties.

The ideal candidate is quantitatively oriented, resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to write policy memos or blog posts.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excel skills and comfort combining datasets.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and a programming language such as R is preferred, but not required.
• Strong writing and communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts to non-experts.
• Curiosity and self-motivation to learn new things and tackle difficult problems.

Responsibilities

• Researching and summarizing components of state education finance laws to support policy research and implementation.
• Compiling and analyzing complex datasets and communicating findings to the team and stakeholders.
• Supporting the quantitative analyst with data projects, including statistical analysis and visualizations.
• Tracking legislative reform efforts in various states and producing regular reports for the education policy team.
• Tracking and recording outputs for the education policy team, including meetings, columns, and other outputs.
• Assisting with writing commentary and blog posts for Reason.org and other outlets.
• Occasional travel might be required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

R (preferred)

Writing & communication

Curiosity & self-motivation

Explain complex concepts

Mission alignment

Tools

Excel

R

Job description

Reason Foundation is seeking an Education Policy Analyst to provide policy research and data-driven analysis supporting school finance reform efforts. The role involves examining state education laws, analyzing appropriations and budget bills, and summarizing school finance formulas, among other duties.

The ideal candidate is quantitatively oriented, resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to write policy memos or blog posts.