Infrastructure Analyst, Housing

## Arnold Ventures (AV)

Arnold Ventures (AV) is a philanthropy that supports research to understand the root causes of America’s most persistent and pressing problems, as well as evidence‑based solutions to address them. By focusing on systemic change and bipartisan policy reforms, AV works to improve the lives of American families, strengthen communities, and promote economic opportunity.

## Position Overview

As communities face severe housing shortages and increasing housing costs, rapidly changing energy needs, and aging roads and transit, AV’s Infrastructure portfolio aims to bolster the country’s ability to build the necessary infrastructure faster, better, and at lower cost. This includes supporting policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels to craft and implement solutions; identifying and removing barriers that unnecessarily slow down building timelines and add costs; and working to enhance the capacity of government to effectively support delivering on the promise of major infrastructure investments.

The team works with experts from inside and outside government to reform the infrastructure system through evidence generation, policy development, communications, technical assistance, and advocacy to support policy change.

Every American deserves a place to live that they can afford. But for decades, the United States has not built enough housing to meet demand. Housing costs continue to rise faster than family incomes in many areas of the country, while regulatory barriers and limited innovation slow the pace and raise the cost of home construction and renovation. AV’s Housing portfolio focuses on identifying and enacting policies that can successfully expand housing supply and make it easier to build more and different types of housing.

We are seeking an Analyst to provide research, analytical, and operational support to the Infrastructure team’s Housing portfolio. This individual will work closely with team members on substantive, policy‑oriented projects and gain experience in supporting the development and management of high‑impact philanthropic projects on these issues. The Analyst will be based in our Washington, D.C. office and report to the Vice President, Housing.

## Core Responsibilities

– **Analytical and operational support** — Provide analytical and operational support for the Infrastructure team’s funding initiatives, including active collaboration with team members on grants management and team process management.
– **Grants and investment management** — Manage grants and investments, track progress and impact, and draw lessons from the investments to inform strategic priorities and the development of future investments.
– **Partner and stakeholder coordination** — Coordinate and actively contribute to meetings with partners and stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, and grantees.
– **Materials development** — Develop materials for Arnold Ventures’ Board, Executive Vice President of Infrastructure, and other individuals in collaboration with team members.
– **Policy tracking and analysis** — Support tracking, analyzing, and summarizing policy developments, external events, research and policy papers, and the environment related to the team’s focus areas.
– **Team participation** — Actively participate in team meetings regarding projects, suggesting new internal initiatives, and brainstorming areas for improvement.
– **Background research** — Conduct background research and analysis for the Infrastructure team on housing initiatives, policies, and other subject areas of interest.

## Required Qualifications

– **Bachelor’s degree** required.
– **1–3 years of experience** in a related field is preferred, including part‑time work or internships; experience in positions involving policy reform, research, and/or project management.
– **Communication skills** — Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and communicate key takeaways to diverse, nontechnical audiences.
– **Analytical ability** — Ability to analyze problems, assess potential solutions, and articulate tradeoffs.
– **Project management** — Exceptional project management, time management, and organizational skills.

**Salary Range:** $80,000–$95,000.

## Benefits Overview

AV is committed to providing a robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our current benefits package includes:

– 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
– 20 days of paid time off
– 16 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1)
– Hybrid policy: four days in office and one flexible remote day
– Summer schedule with alternating Fridays off (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
– Paid parental leave
– 401k retirement savings plan with employer match, profit‑share contribution, and immediate vesting
– Pre‑tax transit benefits
– Professional development stipend
– Charitable giving stipend
– Employee assistance program
– Relocation bonus available for candidates who move for the position

## Our Culture and Core Values

Our culture seeks to inspire and empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help Arnold Ventures achieve lasting impact. Our culture, and the core values that support it, should create an environment that spurs our team to think creatively, feel comfortable pushing boundaries, and signal confidence in our team’s ability to make change happen through our philanthropic efforts.

Examples of Arnold Ventures’ work culture include:

– **Adaptability** — We are adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity.
– **Intellectual curiosity** — We are intellectually curious, open‑minded, objective, humble, collegial, and receptive to feedback.
– **Action orientation** — We are action‑oriented with strong self‑direction and self‑motivation, able to work simultaneously on multiple projects.
– **Collaborative confidence** — We interact confidently and collaboratively with team members and navigate relationships with external experts, government leaders, advocates, and individuals.

Arnold Ventures’ values reflect who we are as an organization, help us accelerate our strategic goals, strengthen our resolve, anchor us to our mission, and guide our decision‑making. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values:

– **Respect for Ourselves & Others**
– **Audacious Action**
– **Collaborative Engagement**
– **Depth of Thought**
– **Clear Communication**

AV is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace. We are seeking applicants from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of experiences and perspectives. Candidates who have been impacted by the systems we are seeking to change are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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