Limited Duration Policy Analyst
About The Position
The Oregon Consumer Justice (OCJ) Policy Analyst is a key member of the policy team, supporting policy development and legislative work through research, analysis, and development of written materials on consumer justice topics. The Policy Analyst, in collaboration with the policy team, will support the development of policies and materials to implement OCJ's 2027 legislative agenda. The Policy Analyst works in a highly collaborative environment, requiring communication and coordination with other members of the OCJ team and external partners. Their work primarily centers on state policy issues but may also include some federal policy. The position is a limited-duration position, expected to start in September 2026 and end on June 30, 2027.
Requirements
- BA in a relevant topic.
- Experience in policy analysis and research, including familiarity with state and federal data sources
- Experience with the Oregon legislative process
- Strong research skills and a curiosity to deeply understand a wide range of policy and legal topics
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with organizational partners, community members, legislators, legislative staff, and OCJ team members
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of audiences
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, work under pressure, create solutions, and meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines while attending to details
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in the environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
- Comfortable both taking the lead on a project and accepting direction
Nice To Haves
- A graduate degree is a plus
- A passion for consumer justice, and a commitment to addressing the disparate impacts of injustice on Black, Indigenous, and Tribal Communities, Communities of Color, people living with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and others
- Commitment to fostering equity and justice in organizational culture
- Demonstrated respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
- Passion for or interest in consumer rights and social and racial justice, and a commitment to equity and accessibility
- Strong interest in consumer rights, policy research, and social justice
- Capability to develop rapport and trust across a range of coalitions and communities
- Creative, curious, and innovative thinker who is able to think outside the box
- Demonstrates curiosity and humility by actively asking questions, seeking clarity, and sharing ideas; showcases confidence in both leading and accepting direction
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills.
Responsibilities
- Support OCJ’s Legislative Agenda by drafting and presenting testimony, developing one-pagers, supporting partners in their work, and participating in legislative meetings.
- Support OCJ’s policy work as policy lead for key consumer justice topics
- Track outside research on priority policy areas
- Attend national policy meetings, as assigned, to track legislation at the federal level and in other states
- Analyze proposed legislation
- Prepare Issue briefs in collaboration with communications staff to support OCJ issue campaigns
- Analyze social, economic, court, and other data to identify the impact of public policies on populations most often targeted by predatory practices, including BIPOC, older adults, and people living with disabilities
- Support community involvement in policy development
- Develop written and graphic presentations of findings and present them to constituency groups and policymakers
- Collaborate with partner organizations on policy campaigns
- Working with the Policy Directors, representing OCJ at coalition tables
- Support coalition partners' engagement, including capacity building and technical assistance, particularly within those populations that have been historically targeted by predatory practices, including BIPOC, older persons, low-income, rural, and people living with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
