Tech Policy Analyst

Reason Magazine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reason Foundation seeks a Tech Policy Analyst to research and analyze federal, state, and local tech laws, producing well‑written policy analyses.

The role is fully remote within the U.S., part of Reason’s Fellowship Program, and is a one-year, paid position with benefits. You may publish memos or blog posts and collaborate with multiple policy teams on technology issues.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualization using R and Tableau preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills; ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-experts.
• Curiosity and self-motivation to learn new things and tackle difficult technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Research and summarize federal, state, and local tech laws.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with policy teams.
• Communicate findings to team members and stakeholders.
• Support writing commentary and blog posts for Reason.org and other outlets.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel might be required.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

R and Tableau knowledge

Strong writing & communication

Curiosity & self-motivation

Job description

Reason Foundation advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law.

Reason Foundation produces respected, nonpartisan public policy research on a variety of issues and publishes the critically acclaimed Reason magazine. Together, our top-tier think tank and political and cultural magazine reach a diverse, influential audience, advancing the values of choice, individual freedom, and limited government.

About the Opening

The Tech Policy Analyst will work with the Tech team to produce policy research addressing key issues in tech policy that overlap with our core policy areas, especially transportation, education, regulation, government finance, and transparency. Possible research areas include municipal broadband, mobility as a service regulations, online education, government IT systems management, telecommunications, tech regulation, and others. On occasion, you might also be asked to write a policy memo and publish a column or blog post.

A critical capability will be to work virtually with Reason teams on research and policy projects, including evaluating key research questions in real-time, and producing well‑written analysis and commentary. The ideal candidate is a team player who is analytical, exceptionally resourceful, willing to tackle large projects independently, enjoys problem-solving, and pays close attention to detail.

This role can be done virtually anywhere within the U.S. and is part of Reason’s Fellowship Program . This is a full-time, paid position with benefits that lasts one year from your start date. Many fellows have continued working at Reason after completing their fellowship or have gone on to other notable organizations within our network.

Responsibilities

• Research and summarize various components of federal, state, and local tech laws


• Identify opportunities for collaboration with existing policy teams


• Communicate findings to team members and other stakeholders


• Support team members in working with elected officials, government managers, and interested stakeholders who are seeking to implement meaningful tech policy changes


• Track and record various outputs for the tech policy team, including legislative meetings, columns, and other outputs


• Support with writing commentary and blog posts for Reason.org and other outlets


• Other duties as assigned


• Occasional travel might be required

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills


• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualization applications such as R and Tableau is preferred, but not required


• Strong writing and communication skills and an ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-experts


• Curiosity and self-motivation to learn new things and tackle difficult technical problems you may have never dealt with before


• General alignment with Reason Foundation’s mission to advance a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law