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Policy Specialist

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Start Early Full time
Job Summary

Start Early is seeking a highly skilled Policy Analyst to join our team. As a Policy Analyst, you will play a critical role in advancing our comprehensive policy agenda in Illinois.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct Policy Analysis: Conduct research and data analysis to inform organizational positions and strategies.
  • Monitor Policy Developments: Monitor, synthesize, and analyze city, state, and federal policy developments and issues, including legislative and regulatory proposals.
  • Support Policy Initiatives: Provide coordination and support for internal and external meetings and projects/initiatives led by Start Early, including developing and monitoring work plans, supporting internal and external colleagues in completing tasks on time, organizing meeting dates, producing meeting agendas, and tracking action steps.
  • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Participate and support the work of statewide and citywide policymaking committees related to the development of comprehensive prenatal to age 5 early childhood systems.
  • Develop Strategic Documents: Collaborate with Start Early staff and external partners to conceptualize, create, and distribute strategic documents for a variety of audiences.
  • Stay Up-to-Date on Policy Issues: Continuously deepen knowledge and understanding of early care and learning programs and services and related policy and systems issues, especially those most important to families with young children and professionals working in early childhood programs.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Public Policy Experience: At least 1-3 years of public policy or related experience.
  • Knowledge of Early Childhood Development: Some knowledge of early childhood development and education, government programs and systems, related policy issues, and systems-building strategies.
  • Policy Analysis Skills: Knowledge of the policy-making process, including policy analysis skills.
  • Communication Skills: Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills and demonstrated ability to articulate complex ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly and effectively.
  • Relationship-Building Skills: Ability to effectively establish and maintain relationships with clients/colleagues and gain their trust and respect.
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Deep commitment to advancing diversity, racial equity, and inclusion into organizational routines and practice.
  • Time Management and Organization Skills: Exceptional time management and organization skills.
  • Comfort with Risk and Uncertainty: Comfort and experience in handling risk and uncertainty to move work forward.
  • Curiosity and Ability to Learn: A sense of curiosity and ability to learn independently, seeking support when needed.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and in teams within a highly collaborative environment.