Public Policy Specialist

7 days ago

Washington, United States Syracuse University Full time

**About the Role**

Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is seeking a skilled Policy Analyst to support the organization's policy and advocacy efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policy analysis, research, and advocacy, preferably with an understanding of the unique challenges faced by transitioning service members, veterans, and their families.

This role involves analyzing current legislation and policies, developing briefs and policy materials, supporting engagements and coordination with partners, and tracking activities to ensure compliance with grants and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on policies impacting service members, veterans, and military families aligned with the IVMF's priorities.
  • Monitor and evaluate legislation, committee activities, agency priorities, budgets, and other developments and emerging issues to identify areas for the IVMF to engage with policymakers to advance policy agenda.
  • Develop policy briefs, memos, and recommendations in support of testimony, statements for the record, public comment, and responses to requests for information.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to gather feedback from research evaluation, programs, and other stakeholders to ensure policy materials reflect the IVMF's unique perspective.
  • Support communication and collaboration with the University government relations team to ensure alignment and successful joint activities, where appropriate.
  • Coordinate with consultants and outside partners the IVMF works with, including government relations and other firms, research and data partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Track and document the organization's policy activities for required university and grant reports.
  • Support grant writing and fundraising efforts, to include preparation of content for proposals and reports with a policy focus or policy workstreams.
  • Participate in internal meetings and strategy sessions to provide policy insights and updates.
  • Assist with planning and execution of policy-related engagements, including roundtables, briefings, events, and meetings.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Why Work at Syracuse University?

We offer a competitive salary of $73,000 - $83,000 per year and a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and development. Our team is committed to supporting and hiring veterans and the military-connected community.

How to Apply

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. We look forward to receiving your application

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