Senior Policy Analyst, Workforce Pathways & Education

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional development

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Mental health & wellness support

Job summary

Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support its Workforce and Postsecondary Pathways portfolio. The role focuses on research, policy analysis, and educating policymakers to align education with labor market needs.

The position emphasizes data-driven analysis, development of policy materials, and collaboration with federal, state, and higher-ed stakeholders. It offers a hybrid schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five or more years of relevant experience in higher education, workforce, or social policy, or a relevant advanced degree and four or more years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of traditional postsecondary education landscape
• Understanding of labor market needs and education-workforce collaboration
• Strong quantitative and research skills with data interpretation
• Experience analyzing legislation, regulations, or program funding and translating findings into policy recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences
• Strong project management and ability to juggle multiple projects
• Collaborative approach across teams and stakeholders
• Authorization to work in the United States — no visa sponsorship by BPC

Responsibilities

• Lead research and analysis on workforce and postsecondary pathways policy
• Educate policymakers and stakeholders on labor market conditions and gaps
• Draft reports, briefs, fact sheets, explainers, articles, and memos
• Analyze innovative approaches aligning postsecondary programs to demand
• Assess credential outcomes and develop talking points for Hill and media
• Build relationships with congressional staff, government officials, and educators
• Plan and execute meetings, roundtables, and convenings
• Support funder proposals, reports, and correspondence
• Track federal and state legislative and regulatory developments

Skills

Strong quantitative analysis

Excellent communication

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support its Workforce and Postsecondary Pathways portfolio. The role focuses on research, policy analysis, and educating policymakers to align education with labor market needs.

The position emphasizes data-driven analysis, development of policy materials, and collaboration with federal, state, and higher-ed stakeholders. It offers a hybrid schedule and competitive compensation.