Senior Policy Analyst

Summary

Join ZERO TO THREE as a Senior Policy Analyst and play a critical role in supporting states and communities in building equitable early childhood systems. You will provide technical assistance, conduct policy research, and analyze data to inform policy decisions. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders, developing policy resources, and leading trainings. The ideal candidate possesses significant experience in public policy research and analysis, along with strong writing and communication skills. ZERO TO THREE offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience related to public policy research and analysis and/or in providing policy related technical assistance to federal, state, or local governments
• Experience conducting policy research for use by decision-makers in state, local, federal government, or the non-profit sector
• Experience writing policy briefs, white papers, or other types of reports for publication, including policymakers as well as practitioners in health and human services
• Experience in providing technical assistance to state/local governments and/or non-profit organizations, including making presentations and facilitating meetings
• Knowledge of health and human services (either from policy research and/or practice), such as early childhood development and education, health, child welfare, mental health, substance use treatment and prevention, and basic needs (e.g., housing, food assistance)
• Knowledge of and experience with federal, state, and/or local funding for human services, including early childhood development and education, health, child welfare, mental health, substance use treatment and prevention and basic needs; and how funding streams can be blended or braided to support integrated services
• Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to ECDHS EIC sites and states, as well as other jurisdictions, on issues related to policy
• Conduct research and provide written analysis on federal and state policy trends impacting infants, toddlers, and families to improve early developmental health and family wellbeing of young children
• Analyze and interpret federal/state data to inform policy briefs, presentations, and other
• Lead the development of policy briefs and other policy related resources that can be disseminated broadly to ECDHS EIC sites and states
• Conduct webinars and lead or facilitate trainings on issues related to policy and/or funding to support infants, toddlers, and families to support the implementation and evaluation of early childhood development (ECD) systems-building efforts
• Collaborate with Center partners and other members of the ECDHS EIC National Advisory Board to develop insights and better understand the context of the sites/states where we are working to inform policy and advocacy efforts
• Collaborate with other staff of ZERO TO THREE, including staff from our state policy and federal policy teams to inform the development of resources
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Center

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (in public policy, early childhood education, public service, social work, public health, or a related field)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HRA
• Retirement contributions
• Generous leave benefits