Policy Analyst, K-12 Education

The Bipartisan Policy Center
The Bipartisan Policy Center is a Washington, DC-based think tank that actively fosters bipartisanship by combining the best ideas from both parties to promote health, security, and opportunity for all Americans. Our policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum. BPC prioritizes one thing above all else: getting things done.

BPC’s Human Capital team advances bipartisan policy solutions to ensure that every American has the knowledge, skills, and supports they need to access their full potential. BPC’s Commission on the American Workforce is working to develop a national, bipartisan strategy to strengthen the workforce, expand economic opportunity, and ensure the United States remains competitive. The education of our nation’s students is a critical part of our nation’s competitiveness.

We are seeking a Policy Analyst to build our work in K-12 policy, with a focus on federal policy. This new position will help lead K-12 policy initiatives and analysis at BPC. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the federal role in education, as well as assessment and accountability policy and familiarity with the use of federal education datasets such as EDFacts and the Common Core of Data (CCD).

Responsibilities
Support the Director of K-12 in conducting independent research on new or existing legislation, regulations, and policies

Taking a leading role in drafting and vetting federal policy recommendations

Taking a leading role in drafting and editing reports, policy briefs, blog posts, fact sheets, and op-eds

Leading conversations with education stakeholders, experts, consultants, and project principals

Supporting outreach and communications activities, including briefings for policymakers

Working with program directors and the development department to draft grant proposals and grant reports, and support other donor management needs

Planning and executing project meetings and private roundtable discussions

Overseeing specific policy workstreams including developing work plans, managing key principals, proactively conducting expert and stakeholder outreach, and developing written materials

Overseeing the work of junior staff and/or project interns on select projects

Tracking project outcomes and successes for impact statements and project reports

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in education policy or research

Experience conducting policy research, including quantitative and qualitative approaches

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and speech

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and within a team, multi-task, think creatively, express ideas in a non-partisan fashion, and work well in a bipartisan organization

Demonstrated success organizing and managing projects, meeting deadlines

Demonstrated ability to develop ideas and execute them

Experience working with executive and/or legislative branches or a demonstrated understanding of congressional or agency operations

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send resume, cover letter, (writing sample), and three references. Please submit materials as one file. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule
The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

Benefits
BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan.

HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%.

Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium.

PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.

Additional benefits include:

403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment);

15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year;

Education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment;

$2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment;

Metro benefits of up to $130 per month;

Company provided life insurance; and

Dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

Salary Range
We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $50,000-$65,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions, including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.

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