Senior Policy & Research Director
Location: Hybrid
Job Type: Contract, 6–12 months
Pay: $46.63–$57.69 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Policy & Research Director to lead policy analysis, research, and strategic reporting related to legislative and administrative changes. This role will work closely with senior and executive-level leadership to evaluate policy impacts, develop actionable recommendations, and provide high-level research and analysis.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in public policy research, affordable housing, real estate development, and public housing authorities, along with exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the analysis of legislation, public acts, and departmental guidance, including evaluating their national and local impacts.
- Prepare timely written analyses and provide actionable recommendations and next steps.
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of legislative and administrative changes, including updates, comments, and other related actions.
- Develop high-level reports, white papers, policy papers, and executive briefings for internal and external audiences.
- Respond to research and policy questions from senior and executive-level officials, both verbally and in writing.
- Coordinate policy and research requests across internal and external departments.
- Identify and help resolve competing or conflicting policy interests.
- Review internal policies for effectiveness, impact, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Maintain and manage the organization’s policy library.
- Mentor and provide guidance to entry- and mid-level analysts.
- Review technical and quantitative research and provide oversight of research methodologies and findings.
- Review and sign off on research and policy papers.
- Participate in meetings and discussions with external stakeholders and audiences as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- MPA, MPP, JD, or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Significant experience in public policy research and analysis.
- Experience with public housing authorities, particularly Moving to Work (MTW), required.
- Experience with affordable housing and real estate development required.
- Knowledge of state government and the legislative process strongly preferred.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
- Ability to remain precise and effective while working under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively with senior executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior staff.
- Commitment to nonpartisan, objective policy analysis.
Contract Details
- Contract Length: 6–12 months
- Schedule: Hybrid
- Pay Rate: $46.63–$57.69/hour
- Compensation will be based on qualifications and relevant experience.
If you have strong policy research and leadership experience and a background in public housing, affordable housing, and real estate development, we encourage you to apply.
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