Issue Analysts

Issue Analysts

Project 2029 is looking for volunteer Issue Analysts to join our Plans staff and help identify policy issues and author specific policy initiatives that address each issue. Donate your time and expertise to help our core group of volunteers create a more perfect union and a democracy that truly puts the people first.

About the Role

As an Issue Analyst, you will:

• Develop detailed policy briefs and other products, such as model legislation.
• Conduct thorough, well-documented policy area research
• Survey the field to identify and summarize critical action areas
• Identify policy best practices and models for innovation
• Propose policy mechanisms for actionable policy implementation
• Facilitate discussions on identified topics with other Plans staff and members of Project 2029.

Who We Are

Project 2029 is a grassroots organization run entirely by volunteers like you. Our mission is to create a more perfect union, where Freedom, Opportunity, and Security are available to all, where all people are treated equally, where the three branches of government are co-equal, where corruption is exposed, and where laws are established for the good of everyone.

We are developing actionable policies to create a flourishing, transparent, and accountable government that works for all people. We are identifying and empowering new state and federal leaders to step into public service roles with the integrity and vision to implement fair and effective policies. We are rewriting the rules of governance to ignite a movement for democracy anchored in justice and committed to future generations. Issue Analysts, together with the Planning Chief, spearhead the group’s issue identification, brainstorming, and authoring process, creating comprehensive policy briefs that contain specific policy proposals.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for volunteer candidates who are excited about progressive politics and are dedicated to the idea that we can change what is happening in our country.

The Issue Analysts identify critical policy issues and author proposals to ensure Project 2029’s success through the development of implementation actions. They will work with the Planning leaders to verify policy proposals through a robust editorial process involving the policy group at-large before advancing these proposals for publication.

As a volunteer position, there are a variety of ways in which this role can be structured and be flexible. Issue Analysts may have deep specific field(s) expertise, experience or interest; or have broad policy background and a deep skill set in research, analysis and communication that can be applied to a variety of policy areas, or some other relevant background. Similarly, volunteers may work intensively on one or two policy areas for short periods of focused time, coming in and out as their work is needed; or they may provide an ongoing commitment of 4+ hours per week to be deployed across various policy work areas over time.

Successful applicants will have some combination of:

• experience in policy research in the academic, government, or policy arena
• experience drafting summary reports, issue analyses, white/grey papers, policy proposals, expert testimony, etc.
• ability to understand complex policy issues and distil them into actionable elements
• an understanding of policy mechanisms and levers of government to respond to and address areas of concern

Qualifications:

• Experience with in-depth policy, legal, or topic area research, and report writing
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to respectfully facilitate discussions of contentious policy topics
• Research / Policy summary writing sample is required. Minimum of one submission of written work demonstrating experience authoring policy for government agencies, NGOs, academia, and/or other organizations
• Ability to work remotely and engage with colleagues online

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating policy initiatives at the state or federal levels.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with making decisions effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to respond effectively to feedback in a team environment

We value volunteers who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our work, and we particularly encourage applications from individuals who represent communities that are often underrepresented in advocacy spaces.