Legislative & Policy Analyst

Take Control Initiative, LLC • Tulsa, OK

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legislative & Policy Analyst supports Metriarch’s mission to improve women’s health in Oklahoma through policy analysis, research, and strategic communication. Reporting to the Data & Policy Director, this position works across Metriarch’s research and policy functions to analyze legislation affecting women’s and maternal health, educate stakeholders and lawmakers on priority issues, and make complex information accessible to partners, policymakers, and the public. The role tracks legislation and policies affecting women’s health in Oklahoma and communicates timely policy information to partners and community members in coordination with the Data & Policy Coordinator. It also supports ongoing research initiatives and broader organizational strategy.

The Analyst monitors Oklahoma legislative activity and emerging policy trends, assesses potential implications of proposed legislation and existing policies, and develops clear, data-driven recommendations. Success requires strong written and verbal communication, analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate thoughtfully about complex issues. The ideal candidate is familiar with Oklahoma’s legislative process, passionate about women’s health, and able to engage diverse stakeholders.

Take Control Initiative (TCI) works to remove barriers and increase access to birth control in Tulsa County in collaboration with community partners, health centers, and state and national organizations. Metriarch®, a TCI project, is a women’s public health think tank working to normalize and broaden health conversations in Oklahoma. TCI uses collective impact and grassroots organizing principles and values Equity, Access & Innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2 years of related experience, or an associate degree and 4 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with the state legislative process, preferably in Oklahoma, including legislative tracking, bill analysis, committee procedures, and public policy development or implementation.
• Demonstrated experience researching complex topics and communicating findings through clear, well-organized written materials and/or presentations.
• Skills in data collection, tracking, verification, analysis, and interpretation.
• Ability to translate data into policy recommendations and public-awareness messaging.
• Ability to build relationships and create alignment with people holding a wide range of perspectives.
• Project planning, task management, progress assessment, and execution skills.
• Creative, system-level problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of data-informed policy creation and implementation and of the connections between data, economics, and policy implications.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Ability to attend in-person meetings.
• Reliable transportation and auto insurance for occasional required domestic travel.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of work experience, preferably in applied policy analysis, legislative advocacy, or social program data analysis.
• Knowledge of or interest in public health, maternal health, sexual and reproductive health, health education, and/or the social drivers of health.
• Experience with web design and coding.
• Proficiency in WordPress.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, identify, and update the status of legislation and policies within Metriarch’s women’s public health scope, including monitoring Oklahoma legislative activity and assessing potential impacts of proposed bills and policies.
• Facilitate Metriarch’s weekly Legislative Clearinghouse calls during Oklahoma legislative sessions and any extraordinary sessions.
• Maintain and update the Metriarch Legislative Tracker during Oklahoma legislative sessions and update archived pages with Metriarch/TCI staff support as needed.
• Support Metriarch’s website and curate, develop, and share content for Metriarch and TCI staff approval and posting.
• Translate policy analysis and research findings into clear, compelling, audience-appropriate communications, including talking points, presentations, website content, fact sheets, newsletters, and educational materials.
• Monitor nationwide legislative trends and their potential impact on women’s public health in Oklahoma, and share key observations weekly.
• Develop strategic policy talking points with internal and external stakeholders, using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Collaborate with the Data & Policy Director and Metriarch and TCI staff to create and sustain accessible pathways for community members to engage with information.
• Research how policy trends interact with partners’ programming and Metriarch research projects, and provide insights for TCI impact reporting.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with policymakers, community organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders to support information-sharing, policy education, and collaboration.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees; option to add vision coverage and dependents.
• 401(k) employee and employer contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Employer-paid AD&D life insurance, with options to add supplemental life insurance.
• Work/life flexibility.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level