Research Manager, Child Care Policy & Bargaining

UDW / AFSCME Local 3930; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life / AD&D

Long Term Disability (LTD)

401(k) Savings Plan

Pension Plan

Paid Vacation Days

Personal Day (8 hours)

16 Paid Holiday

Floating Holiday

Upskilling through eLearning Platform

Job summary

United Domestic Workers (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930) in California seeks a Research Manager (Child Care) to lead research on policy, funding, and workforce issues. The role drives legislative strategy, budget analysis, and bargaining priorities to advance UDWA’s childcare agenda.

The position collaborates with Research, Government Affairs, Communications, Organizing, and Executive teams, plus external partners and coalitions, guiding data-driven policy decisions.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of California early learning and care system, public funding, collective bargaining, and state processes.
• Advanced knowledge of public policy research methods and ability to analyze complex issues using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Ability to develop strategic policy recommendations and exercise independent judgment.
• Identify policy, budget, and political trends and assess impact on UDWA priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and analysis on CA child care policy, funding, workforce issues, and legislative developments.
• Develop and implement UDWA's child care research and policy agenda.
• Conduct fiscal analyses, provider surveys, labor market research, and funding evaluations.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, and state budget proposals impacting child care providers.
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on policy, bargaining, advocacy, and priorities.
• Develop reports, policy briefs, presentations, analyses, and executive summaries.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to advance organizational goals.
• Represent UDWA with policymakers, coalitions, and stakeholders.
• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

Skills

California policy know-how

Public policy analysis

Legislative budgeting

Strategic recommendations

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy/Political Science/Economics/Labor Studies/Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legislative tracking tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

United Domestic Workers (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930) in California seeks a Research Manager (Child Care) to lead research on policy, funding, and workforce issues. The role drives legislative strategy, budget analysis, and bargaining priorities to advance UDWA’s childcare agenda.

The position collaborates with Research, Government Affairs, Communications, Organizing, and Executive teams, plus external partners and coalitions, guiding data-driven policy decisions.