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TITLE: Senior Policy Analyst (K-12 Education)
ORGANIZATION: National Governors Association
LOCATION: Washington, DC (onsite)
DURATION: Full Time
POSITION STATUS: Exempt
COMPENSATION: A competitive compensation package will be made to the qualified candidate
REPORTS TO: Program Director (K-12 Education)
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association is the bipartisan organization of Governors from the 55 states, territories and commonwealths. NGAs mission is to share best practices, address issues of national and state interest, and drive innovative solutions that improve state government and support the principles of federalism.
NGAs Center for Best Practices is the policy and research arm that helps Governors develop and implement solutions to public policy challenges. NGAs Government Relations group assists in ensuring the voice of Governors are heard in Congress, and the Executive Branch and NGAs Communications team collaborates with Governors offices to amplify bipartisan messaging and strategy.
Throughout the year, NGA convenes Governors and senior advisors for meaningful discourse, problem- solving and thought leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR POLICY ANALYST (K-12 EDUCATION)
NGA is looking to add a bright, resourceful, and organized Senior Policy Analyst to our Center for Best Practices team. The Senior Policy Analysts primary responsibilities will be to support Governors and other state executive branch leaders on a range of issues related to K-12 education, including teacher and principal recruitment and retention; student mental health and well-being; academic supports; governance and school finance; and standards, assessments, and accountability. This member of the team will be expected to be full-time in Washington, DC.
Other important responsibilities of the Senior Policy Analyst include:
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should have a bachelors degree, preferably in public policy, education policy, or a related field. Five plus years working in areas of policies and programs that are within the K-12 education portfolio, including expert knowledge and experience working on issues related to teacher and principal recruitment and retention; student mental health and well-being; academic supports, including literacy, math, and chronic absenteeism; standards, assessments, and accountability; and governance and school finance.
Knowledge and expertise could include helping Governors, their staff and their executive branch appointees design and implement evidence-based policies focused on achieving specific outcomes. Experience working with Governors, working in federal or state agencies or in non-profit organizations is preferred. Candidates with commensurate lived experience will also be considered.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to:
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply online through NGAs career site. NGA uses Clear Company and all information is kept strictly confidential. An application is considered when all required fields are completed. Please include:
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NGA is committed to providing a productive and safe environment. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment.
WORKING AT THE NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION
NGA staff proudly serve our nations Governors daily and its our mission to ensure we offer a
comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of NGA employees.
NGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/D/F/V). NGA is committed to fostering an energetic, collaborative, diverse and inclusive workforce. We promote diversity and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, or any other legally protected factor. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Full Time
Professional Associations
$76k-89k (estimate)
12/08/2023
06/04/2024
nga.org
WASHINGTON, DC
25 - 50
1908
SCOTT PATTISON
$10M - $50M
Professional Associations
The National Governors Association (NGA)the bipartisan organization of the nation's governorspromotes visionary state leadership, shares best practices and speaks with a collective voice on national policy. Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the collective voice of the nations governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s most respected public policy organizations. Its members are the governors of the 55 states, territories and commonwealths. NGA provides governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill and before th...e Administration on key federal issues to developing and implementing innovative solutions to public policy challenges through the NGA Center for Best Practices. NGA also provides management and technical assistance to both new and incumbent governors.
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