Policy Analyst

Non-Profit and Social Services

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY 

Promise Partnership Utah supports youth in their educational journey from cradle to career to ensure they can explore, dream, and take steps to realize their potential. Our approach involves being rooted in data and deeply collaborating with public and private sector partners to transform the education environment, so it produces more equitable outcomes and disparity gaps are eliminated. We operate on the deeply held belief that by working collectively we can have a greater impact for our youth than we could have alone. Promise Partnership Utah, United Way of Salt Lake, and 211 Utah (Salt Lake City team) are part of the Utah’s Promise organization. Together, we are committed to 100% of kids and families thriving.  

Our workplace is fast-paced, friendly, adaptive, and grounded in our core values: relationships, continuous improvement, results, and equity. We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive benefit package, generous paid time off, and flexible schedules. People with diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply. 

 

POSITION SUMMARY 
We support our region’s equity-focused, cradle-to-career collective impact effort. The Policy Analyst supports the Vice President of Public Policy to build and implement a policy agenda at the local and state level that supports Promise Partnership Utah’s efforts to achieve equitable outcomes in our community. The Policy Analyst will collaborate with Promise Partnership Utah team members and partners to identify needed changes to systems, pass policy to shift those systems, and shepherd policy implementation.  
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   

Support Promise Partnership Utah’s local and state policy work in the following ways: 

  1. Engage in policy analysis, research, and development 

  1. Work with partnerships to surface policy strategies necessary to move their outcomes and co- facilitate streamlined and equitable implementation of policies  

  1. Work with other policy organizations on our shared strategies/outcomes (funded partners) 

  1. Lead community engagement in our policy work    

  1. Monitor legislative, school, city, county committee/board/council meetings  

  1. Support policy-related communications, meetings, and events – write talking points; schedule people to testify; write blogs; write action alerts; organize legislative preview event; schedule federal, state, and local meetings with elected officials; draft legislative fact sheets  

  1. Track and review bills    

  1. Track lobbying to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations  

  1. Represent our policy work in fundraising, presentations, and other settings  

  1. Perform other duties as assigned 

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with elected officials and stakeholders   

  • An understanding of the culture and realities of historically marginalized communities in the Salt Lake region.   

  • Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills   

  • Ability to synthesize information and simplify complexity   

  • Analyze and synthesize data to tell a story  

  • Ability to manage multiple details and be a self-starter   

  • Demonstrated ability to work on stressful, time-sensitive matters with internal and external constituents   

  • Ability to complete work in a timely and efficient manner and ensure work is accurate   

  • Exhibits highest level of integrity and professionalism   

  • Ability to flex work hours to include evening and weekend commitments  

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in public health, public policy, public administration, nonprofit administration, business administration, social work, sociology, or a related field.  

  • Minimum 5 years of applicable experience in government, advocacy, legislative and administrative policy, or equivalent academic experience. 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft suite and project management software. 

  • Speak and write fluently in a second language is a plus. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   

The team member is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. The team member must be able to transcribe, take in new information, prepare and analyze data and figures, constantly operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The team member is required to regularly travel to offsite locations to set-up presentations and displays in physical and electronic mediums. The team member must have the ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs. 

The employee is required to work primarily in-person, in our UP offices during core business hours Monday – Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. Utah’s Promise currently has a 36-hour work week with Friday afternoons off. 

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

The position is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. $67,018 - $74,465. Salary commensurate with experience.?UWSL/UP provides a wide range of benefits, including:  

•Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance  •  6% retirement match  

• Life, accidental death, and long & short-term disability insurance  •  FSA  •  HSA contribution  

• Free on-site gym & bike storage  •  Paid parking or public transportation subsidy  

• Two weeks paid office closure (December & July)  •  Generous PTO & Health time 

• Paid parental leave  •  Onsite coffee shop & café  •  Paid time to volunteer 

Policy Analyst
Utah's Promise