Job Description
The Progressive Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., is looking for an experienced policy analyst to oversee its work on issues relating to workforce development, the school-to-work transition, and alternative career pathways for non-college workers. Applicants should have several years of experience in relevant fields and strong research and writing skills.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing research reports and policy proposals to inform political debates on these topics
- Writing articles and assisting in the creation of relevant digital media content, and
- Representing the Institute in public events
- Organizing events centered on workforce development policy
- Working with the Government Relations, Communications team, and executives to advance PPI’s mission and goals in this policy space
- Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
- Full-time position based in DC
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Excellent health insurance, including dental
- Two weeks of PTO, plus one week in August and one week in December
- 403(b) retirement account with a generous organization match
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to info@ppionline.org with the subject line “Director of Health Care Policy.” Please save all files as PDFs and begin the file name with First Name, Last Name, Document type (e.g. JaneSmithResume.pdf). No phone calls, please. Due to the number of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Progressive Policy Institute is a nonprofit center-left think tank that has been promoting pragmatic center-left ideas for over 30 years in Washington, D.C. PPI is a catalyst for policy innovation and political reform and our mission is to create radically pragmatic ideas for moving America beyond ideological and partisan deadlock.
The Progressive Policy Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.