Democracy and Science Advocate

7 days ago

Washington, United States Union of Concerned Scientists Full time
About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Science Policy Analyst to join our team at the Union of Concerned Scientists. As a key member of our research team, you will play a critical role in advancing our advocacy campaigns for science and democracy across multiple issue areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research and analyses to advance advocacy campaigns, including tracking trends and emerging issues in science policy and interpreting laws and regulations to predict their impact and develop policy recommendations.
  • Write and edit research summaries, reports, blogs, journal articles, briefing papers, and data visualizations to communicate findings of policy analysis and policy options clearly and concisely.
  • Work with our team on a variety of research-related tasks, including rapid media response, report design and production, technical analysis, and public messaging and branding.
  • Recommend future research and analysis direction and ensure research activities are centered in justice and equity.
Requirements
  • Master's degree or Juris Doctor in a relevant field, such as science policy, public policy, political science, data science, quantitative sociology, behavioral economics or other policy-oriented field in the social sciences.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience, including policy analysis and advocacy. Experience working on democracy reform is desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience achieving deadlines while working on multiple fast-moving science policy research areas and the ability to pick up new topics quickly as issue areas evolve.
  • Strong quantitative (such as inferential statistics), qualitative and analytical skills, including experience in developing and executing research projects. Experience with mixed methods and utilization of sunshine laws such as the Freedom of Information Act inquires desirable. Demonstrated knowledge of the role of equity and public participation in science policy.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, especially translating scientific information and complex analysis to a general audience.
  • Ability to analyze and write quickly to meet the needs of media.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships across teams and organizations, and across cultural differences.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of $90,600.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • A rewarding work environment.

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