• Maintain current knowledge on policy issues in cooperation with policy team colleagues.

• Support outreach across youth ecosystem to achieve policy objectives at the federal level,

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of policy analysts; create annual work plans, track

• Submit reports and otherwise comply with requirements of grants/fellowships that support the

• Manage external grants to support federal policy work, including monitoring of progress,

• Demonstrates Strategic Agility – You anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.

• Demonstrates Business Acumen – You understand and create opportunities to cultivate and

• Influences and Negotiates – You influence others by building coalitions or alliances among diverse

• Manages Vision and Purpose – You inspire commitment to a compelling vision and shared values.

• Thinks Strategically, Executes Skillfully – You can see the forest through the trees and know how

• Is Goal Oriented – We want someone who is a doer, with doggedness, a determination and

• Demonstrates Creativity – While there are tried-and-true tactics in your toolbox, you explore new

• Handles Ambiguity – You can effectively cope with change and lead others through it.

• Communicates Assertively – As a senior-level communicator, you express opinions directly,

• Collaborates & Values Relationships – You can quickly gain the respect and trust of your peers,

• Takes Risk – The entrepreneurial spirit shines through in your willingness to experiment with new

• Models Diplomacy – You have worked in diverse settings and teams and understand the cultural

• Exhibits Professional Acumen – You demonstrate confidence, experience, and poise under

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the Forum’s mission, vision, and values.
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field. A Master's Degree in the

Working Environment
This is a DC-based, hybrid role. Flexibility is required to adapt to the dynamic work environment of a non-
profit “action tank” that has national clients and exposure during a key inflection point in the
organization’s development. Occasional travel is expected for in-person team meetings, and various
policymaker/stakeholder meetings and events.
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associate d with the
job. While intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require
different tasks. This description does not constitute a contract of employment and The Forum may exercise its employment-at-will

rights at any time.

Position & Compensation
The salary range, duties and responsibilities of this position meet the requirements of Section 13 (a) (1)
of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore qualifies as an "exempt" position. The starting salary for this
position is targeted between $120,000-140,000 based upon experience and qualifications, with a
comprehensive benefits package. Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
jobs@forumfyi.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If your application is selected for an
interview, you will be contacted directly. No telephone calls or inquiry emails, please.

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The Forum for Youth Investment is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer and drug-free workplace, and to comply with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all

positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry,
physical/mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital s tatus,

ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage
individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please email us at jobs@forumfyi.org if
you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application.