Job description
Join the City of Washington, DC's public administration team to advance accountable, data-driven policies that improve lives across our community.
We seek a proactive Public Policy Analyst who can translate complex data into actionable insights, engage with diverse stakeholders, and turn strategic goals into tangible programs.
Responsibility
- Conduct policy analysis and impact assessments for municipal programs, predicting outcomes and identifying cost-efficient solutions.
- Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data; develop dashboards and reports for leadership.
- Draft policy briefs, memos, and evidence-based recommendations for city officials.
- Collaborate with departments, community organizations, and elected representatives to shape program design.
- Coordinate program evaluations, performance metrics, and accountability reporting.
- Support public engagement efforts, including public meetings and stakeholder consultations.
- Monitor regulatory changes and best practices, ensuring alignment with city priorities.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, or related field; master’s preferred.
- 3+ years of policy analysis or public program evaluation experience in a government or nonprofit setting.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; proficiency with Excel, SQL, R, Python, or data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
- Solid understanding of local government processes, budgeting, and policy implementation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong collaboration, organization, and project management skills; experience coordinating cross-department projects.
- Commitment to equity, transparency, and community engagement.