Senior Policy Analyst - Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings — and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made.

Duties

The Senior Policy Analyst works within the Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality to alleviate poverty and inequality, advance racial and gender equity, and expand economic inclusion for everyone in the U.S. through research, analysis, and ambitious policy ideas. The center’s areas of research include policies, programs, and practices related to tax and income supports, jobs and education, health and human services, and census and data justice. Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Conduct the highest level policy analysis, leading long-term, complex, and mixed-methods research projects.
• Produce shorter-term analyses on a wide range of issues relating to economic security and opportunity.
• Perform research methods that may include collecting and analyzing data to identify underlying social and economic problems, and evaluating the effects of existing policies and government programs.
• Complete robust research and analysis, developing and advancing project strategies a swell as conceptualizing new projects.
• Contribute to the center’s external engagement priorities and activities, representing the center at public events, in the media, and in external meetings.
  
  

Work Interactions

This position reports to Managing Director, Cara Brumfield. 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
• 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
• Established relationships and networks in the 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
• 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 with impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-driven work ethic, initiative, and accountability
• Ability to manage a high volume of work with efficiency
• 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) and experience or interest in data justice 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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$66,783.00 - $126,720.23

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Current Georgetown Employees

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Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf