Enterprise Community Partners · 2 weeks ago
Policy Research Director
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$108K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expEnterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit dedicated to making a good home possible for families in need. The Policy Research Director will lead research and analysis to influence housing and community development policy, focusing on demand-side housing policies and disaster recovery efforts.
CharityCommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit
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Responsibilities
Conduct high-quality research on housing and community development topics as assigned or as identified
Lead research on rental assistance, disaster recovery, and mitigation policies using qualitative and quantitative methods, as warranted
Write blog posts, issue briefs, white papers, and longer research reports with limited guidance from the VP, Policy Development
Identify emerging policy issues that would benefit from grounding in data and conduct 'rapid response' research to begin, frame, and inform policy discussions at the Federal and state/local levels
Write proposals to respond to funding opportunities, serving as principal investigator on multi-year research grants (as appropriate)
Manage project-level research staff (internal and external) and oversee administration of research grants, including managing third-party vendors, data providers and consultants as needed
Participate in PD&R strategic planning and resource management
Work collaboratively across Enterprise to draw on internal expertise to advance research and respond to internal requests for policy-related analytics and knowledge
Qualification
Required
Master's degree preferred in public policy, urban planning, economics or related fields that emphasize analyzing and interpreting both quantitative and qualitative information
7+ years relevant work experience, ideally with supervisory or leadership roles; additional work experience may substitute for graduate degree, and additional advanced education may substitute for part of the work experience
Subject matter expertise in housing policy, with a particular focus on demand-side housing policies (including but not limited to housing vouchers and homelessness responses) and vulnerable places
Candidate should possess substantive knowledge of urban economics, demographics and/or real estate development, as well as experience with common datasets and measurement techniques
Have pre-existing relationships with (potential) external collaborators and stakeholders
Expertise translating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative research for diverse audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, preferably with editing, publishing and media experience
Facility with standard statistical methods and quantitative analysis software. (We are evolving to becoming an R shop.)
Excellent critical thinking and creative problem-solving
Excellent organizational and time management skills; demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and partners
Experience reviewing and providing quality assurance on analyses conducted by others
Experience managing project budgets, resource tracking, and managing consultants and sub-contractors
Experience public speaking, teaching or leading trainings
Attention to detail and emphasis on accuracy and quality of work
Experience working on highly collaborative teams, both virtually and in-person
Curiosity, desire for self-improvement, and excitement about sharing new skills and knowledge
Demonstrated commitment to Enterprise's mission and values
Benefits
Annual performance bonuses
Generous paid leave programs
Dental, health, and vision care plans
Family-building benefits, such as adoption and surrogacy support
Flexible work arrangements
Health advocacy
EAP, and mental health benefits
Financial education
Wellness programs
Auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications
Company
Enterprise Community Partners
Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.72MKey Investors
Truist FoundationCommunity Development Financial Institutions Fund
2025-01-14Grant· $0.01M
2024-02-14Grant
2024-02-07Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Drew Warshaw
Chief Operating Officer
Judi Kende
Senior Vice President & Chief Program Officer of Solutions
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