Senior Policy Analyst, Education-Workforce Pathways

Bipartisan Policy Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Health Insurance

EAP

Job summary

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support the Workforce and Postsecondary Pathways portfolio. You will analyze labor market needs, postsecondary education models, and employer partnerships to inform bipartisan policy solutions.

This role emphasizes data-driven research, collaboration across teams, and translating findings into accessible materials for policymakers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in higher education, workforce, or social policy.
• Knowledge of the traditional postsecondary education landscape, including two- and four-year institutions, federal student aid, and higher education policy.
• Strong quantitative and research skills to inform policy recommendations.
• Experience analyzing federal or state legislation, regulations, or program funding and translating findings into actionable policy recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and analysis on workforce and postsecondary pathways policy, spanning traditional higher education issues such as student aid, affordability, and completion, as well as emerging models that link education and training to the labor market
• Help educate policymakers and other stakeholders on labor market conditions, in-demand skills, and gaps between what education and training programs deliver and what employers need
• Draft reports, issue briefs, fact sheets, explainers, articles, and memos for policymakers and other external audiences
• Identify and analyze innovative state, institutional, and employer-led approaches that align postsecondary programs to demand, recognize prior learning and existing skills, and improve how institutions serve students
• Analyze postsecondary access, completion, and employment and earnings outcomes data to assess the value of credentials, and develop talking points and materials for Hill and media audiences
• Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, executive branch officials, institutions of higher education, employers, workforce leaders, and philanthropic partners
• Help plan and execute meetings, roundtables, and convenings related to the Workforce and Postsecondary Pathways portfolio
• Work with the Workforce and Postsecondary Pathways director to support funder proposals, reports, and correspondence
• Track federal and state legislative and regulatory developments relevant to higher education, student aid, workforce development, and apprenticeship policy

Skills

Policy analysis

Quantitative analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy communication

Bipartisan collaboration

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Datawrapper

Job description

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support the Workforce and Postsecondary Pathways portfolio. You will analyze labor market needs, postsecondary education models, and employer partnerships to inform bipartisan policy solutions.

This role emphasizes data-driven research, collaboration across teams, and translating findings into accessible materials for policymakers and stakeholders.