Director of Policy
July 24
🏢 In-office - Long Island
Description
• Conduct in-depth policy research to advance Pursuit's mission and bolster legislative proposals at the federal, state, and local levels, focusing on areas such as workforce development, outcome-based financing models, apprenticeships, the tech sector, and bond financing. • Generate research and craft compelling content such as white papers, policy reports, memos, one pagers, legislative drafts, and presentations for external stakeholders; Monitor ongoing regulatory and legislative efforts around relevant issues, such as bond financing, workforce development, outcome based financing models, career pathways, and apprenticeships to ensure Pursuit stays at the forefront of industry developments. • Elevate Pursuit's profile as a leader in the workforce development policy field. • Cultivate strategic relationships and serve as the point of contact to external policy stakeholders. • Represent Pursuit at key policy conference, events and coalition meetings; • Serve as project manager for major policy research topics • Support external affairs team with advocacy to advance policy priorities
Requirements
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in government specializing in policy research, along with a Master's degree in Public Policy or a related field. • Strong skillset in data analysis, statistical research • Proficiency in data analysis and statistical research techniques. • Proven expertise in crafting policy memos, briefs, and proposals aimed at government stakeholders on multiple levels. • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, taking initiative and driving results with minimal supervision. • A genuine passion for Pursuit's mission of economic transformation, particularly in establishing the Pursuit Bond as a national workforce development standard. • Preference for candidates with prior experience within government or workforce development sector.
Benefits
• Great culture where transparency, respect, teamwork, and kindness are valued • Competitive compensation in base, plus bonus and a full benefits package • Unlimited PTO and an all-Pursuit week-long holiday the last week of December
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