Senior Policy Analyst - Law Center

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Job Overview

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality (GCPI) is a research center that generates policy solutions to improve the lives of people experiencing poverty in the United States. Collaborating with government and movement leaders, we provide timely, evidenced-based ideas to impact decision-making, increase economic well-being, and advance racial and gender equity. 

The Senior Policy Analyst conducts highest level policy analysis; leads long-term, complex, mixed-methods research projects; and produces shorter-term analyses on a wide range of issues relating to economic security and opportunity. Research methods may include: collecting and analyzing data to identify underlying social and economic problems, and evaluating the effects of existing policies and government programs. Incumbent completes robust research and analysis; develops and advances project strategies; conceptualizes new projects; contributes to the center’s external engagement priorities and activities; and represents the center at public events, in the media, and in external meetings.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Managing Director. This position supervises Fellows and student Research Assistants in developing and executing research projects and policy analysis. The position develops and advances an effective and just policy and practice agenda on economic security for the United States.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent experience)

• 5-7 years of experience advancing effective and just policies in the United States, plus a commitment to GCPI’s mission is required

• Deep knowledge of economic security, racial equity, and gender justice policy issues required, with particular expertise in good jobs, public benefits, income and cash support, care economy, or housing policy. Experience or interest in data justice a plus. 

• Established relationships and networks in economic justice policy field and experience with working in coalition to advance policy goals

• Experience developing sound research methodologies, collecting, synthesizing, analyzing, and interpreting data and policies, and developing policy recommendations

• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and clearly express complex ideas tailored for various audiences with public use data (e.g. Current Population Survey, American Community Survey, etc.)

• Race, class, and gender equity and inclusion experience, skills, and values

• Experience supervising and mentoring staff and managing projects and timelines with a high level of independence

• Desire and ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-based environment 

• Flexibility & enthusiasm for learning

• Self-driven work ethic, initiative, and accountability

• Ability to manage a high volume of work with efficiency

• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills

• Ability to make timely, informed decisions using judgment and taking into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks

• Facility with public use data (e.g. Current Population Survey, American Community Survey, etc.)

• Government experience (e.g. on the Hill or in a state or federal agency) is a plus

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP pos