Remote Policy Analyst: Decarceration & Democracy Reform

Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is seeking a Policy Analyst focused on decarceration and decriminalization to reform the criminal legal system. You will develop and communicate evidence-based policy options, and work with federal, state, and community partners to advance voting rights and democracy initiatives.

The role emphasizes data analysis, producing policy research, and supporting legislative advocacy while upholding SPLC's commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in public policy with knowledge of criminal legal systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Formulate the research strategy for SPLC’s democracy policy analysis at the state and federal level.
• Produce high-impact publications (reports, white papers, etc.) related to trends in the criminal legal system and evaluations of policy reforms.
• Collaborate with federal and state policy teams, the criminal legal system litigation team, and other internal stakeholders to identify needs and implement work plans.
• Collaborate with the Research Manager and policy teams to cultivate relationships with policymakers, researchers and advocates.
• Support legislative advocacy by tracking and analyzing policy proposals and interpreting research and data for policymakers.
• Provide real-time support to deliver accurate answers to emerging criminal legal policy questions.
• Represent SPLC in fora with community groups, policymakers, and agencies upon request.

Skills

Policy research

Policy analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Public policy experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy or related field

Job description

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is seeking a Policy Analyst focused on decarceration and decriminalization to reform the criminal legal system. You will develop and communicate evidence-based policy options, and work with federal, state, and community partners to advance voting rights and democracy initiatives.

The role emphasizes data analysis, producing policy research, and supporting legislative advocacy while upholding SPLC's commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in