Policy Analyst

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

1d • $24 - $50

About The Position

The Policy Analyst will support key programmatic, research, outreach, and educational initiatives led by the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, scheduling and meetings, managing project deliverables, assisting with grant and manuscript preparation, and facilitating communication with internal and external partners — all with a high level of professionalism and collaboration. The Analyst will apply professional concepts and research methods to conduct analytical projects of moderate scope addressing policy, research, and procedural issues in community-based women’s health research in the U.S. South. The position provides comprehensive in-person and remote coordination, analytical, and operational support for the implementation of social network research activities focused on HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and reproductive justice, in partnership with community-based stakeholders and participants across the region. Working collaboratively with academic investigators, clinical teams, and research personnel, the Analyst ensures effective data collection, analysis, and research dissemination. The position requires the ability to examine complex issues, gather and interpret data, assess policy and programmatic alternatives, and develop sound, evidence-based recommendations that advance reproductive health equity. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $24.38 - $50.38 (Step Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the appropriate union.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and minimum three years of experience or equivalent experience / training
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes
• Ability to process and prioritize competing tasks and responsibilities
• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite tools and EndNote
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow-through independently on projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Funder has phoned requesting an urgent meeting with ANSIRH personnel to go over current grants and opportunities for the future
• Willingness to travel/flexible work schedule
• Comfort with sensitive topics such as abortion, contraception, and pregnancy
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail
• Experience managing and arranging complex travel

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience working in the reproductive health and /or justice fields
• Experience in an academic / University setting
• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs

Responsibilities

• Coordinating project activities
• Scheduling and meetings
• Managing project deliverables
• Assisting with grant and manuscript preparation
• Facilitating communication with internal and external partners
• Conduct analytical projects of moderate scope addressing policy, research, and procedural issues in community-based women’s health research in the U.S. South
• Implementation of social network research activities focused on HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and reproductive justice, in partnership with community-based stakeholders and participants across the region
• Ensures effective data collection, analysis, and research dissemination
• Examine complex issues, gather and interpret data, assess policy and programmatic alternatives, and develop sound, evidence-based recommendations that advance reproductive health equity

Benefits

• To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

What This Job Offers

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