Policy Advisor - Workforce Development

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3d • Remote

About The Position

The Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL) is seeking a Policy Advisor in workforce development to analyze state and regional education-to-workforce policy and recommend practical reforms. The role supports a competitive grant application WIL is preparing; no award has been made, and there is no guaranteed work or funding. If an award proceeds and the staffing model calls for it, WIL may offer a project-based contract or consulting engagement. WIL will ask before naming the candidate or including their resume in a proposal.

The advisor will analyze policy, identify reform options, engage relevant organizations, translate research and data into policy materials, and advise on policy-change strategy and outcome measures. They may also contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals, with authorization to be named.

Requirements

• Experience in education or workforce policy analysis, advocacy, or advising at the state or regional level.
• Working knowledge of state workforce and education policy landscapes.
• Track record of policy briefs, reports, or testimony.
• Relationships with state agencies, workforce boards, or policy organizations.
• Comfortable as a project-based contract collaborator; remote US.

Nice To Haves

• Economic mobility or equity-focused research experience.
• Experience on philanthropically funded policy projects.
• Higher education or community college policy experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze state and regional education-to-workforce policy.
• Identify policy levers, including credential attainment, workforce funding, and career pathways, and recommend reform options.
• Engage state agencies, workforce boards, employers, and policy organizations.
• Translate research and data into policy briefs, memos, and recommendations.
• Advise on policy-change strategy and outcome measures for the proposal.
• Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals when authorized to be named.

What This Job Offers

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