Senior Policy Director, Institute

Sponsor Finder; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan with employerê

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Social Finance Institute is seeking an Associate Director of Policy to advance a growing policy research portfolio. You will work with the Head of Policy to translate research into actionable insights for policymakers and influential audiences.

The ideal candidate has strong federal policy experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and a track record engaging policymakers and diverse stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to shape a growing policy function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant policy, government, or applied research work.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex policy into clear language.
• Experience engaging policymakers and diverse external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate targeted policy research projects with external researchers and partners.
• Develop project plans, timelines, questions, and deliverables; ensure quality and on-schedule delivery.
• Monitor federal and state policy developments relevant to Social Finance’s work and translate into practical insights.

Skills

Policy analysis

Writing and editing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Public policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Social Finance Institute is seeking an Associate Director of Policy to advance a growing policy research portfolio. You will work with the Head of Policy to translate research into actionable insights for policymakers and influential audiences.

The ideal candidate has strong federal policy experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and a track record engaging policymakers and diverse stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to shape a growing policy function.