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National Governors Association · 1 day ago

Policy Analyst (K-12 Education)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

The National Governors Association is a bipartisan organization that supports Governors in addressing public policy challenges. They are seeking a Policy Analyst for K-12 Education to assist state leaders with education policy issues, organize learning opportunities, and provide technical assistance.

AssociationGovernmentNon Profit

Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate state learning opportunities including virtual, in-person, and hybrid events such as workshops, seminars, meetings, and presentations

Facilitate panel discussions, state strategy sessions, and other events for Governors, senior state policy staff, and key stakeholders on state program and policy issues

Provide state technical assistance for multiple program and policy issues

Provide ‘best practice’ information and consultative support to Governors and their senior advisors in response to requests for assistance

Develop blog posts, white papers, issue briefs, presentations, and memos on policy issues and best practices of relevance to Governors and senior state policymakers

Build and maintain relationships with high-level policymakers and key stakeholders

Be committed to NGA’s mission and goals to constructively serve the needs of all Governors

Demonstrate a commitment to NGA’s mission and goals to constructively serve the needs of all Governors

Other duties as assigned by supervisor, Deputy Director or Director, Center for Best Practices

Qualification

Public PolicyK-12 Education PolicyTechnical AssistanceAnalytical SkillsWritten CommunicationEvent OrganizationCustomer Service OrientationInterpersonal SkillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree preferably in public policy or related field

One to three years working in areas of policies and programs that are within the K-12 education policy portfolio

Substantive knowledge and experience working on a wide range of state policy approaches to addressing K-12 education

Demonstrated ability to have foundational content knowledge in federal and state policy in the issue area

Support multiple technical assistance projects

Manage competing project deadlines and responsibilities

Execute written communication and synthesize complex issues into audience-appropriate policy considerations and recommendations

Work independently, set priorities and problem-solve multiple issues at the same time

Support and organize events with the support of the Events team

Support multiple projects, work with high-level state policymakers in a variety of settings, and respond effectively to their needs for information and technical assistance

Strong customer-service orientation and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively work with colleagues, partner organizations and a variety of high-ranking state policymakers

Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting and re-purposing research and best practices for policymakers in a timely and effective manner

Communicate effectively in verbal forms, with emphasis on ability to communicate with policy-making audiences

Be flexible and adaptable to working in multiple programs and policy issues

Travel, as necessary