Senior Officer, Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative

The Pew Charitable Trusts • Philadelphia, PA

395d • $142,800 - $159,600 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Officer for the Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative at Pew will develop and manage the initiative's research agenda, focusing on improving city government and the well-being of Philadelphia's residents. This role involves leading research projects, fostering staff development, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure impactful policy solutions. The position requires a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers flexibility in work arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred.
• Generally, ten years of applicable experience.
• Relevant experience in public policy, public sector, academia, journalism, or nonprofits preferred.
• Special expertise in at least one city-focused subject area or knowledge of city-related data sources.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Adept at synthesizing and summarizing large amounts of information.
• Task-oriented with a focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals.
• Proven experience developing and moving projects forward independently.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to manage productive relationships.
• Attention to detail and maintaining accuracy in work products.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of current trends and issues affecting Philadelphia and cities in general.

Responsibilities

• Foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible work environment.
• Lead, develop, oversee, and engage with the implementation of the initiative's research agenda.
• Engage in research conceptualization and methods identification for high-quality publications.
• Identify and lead opportunities for staff development in technical practices.
• Conceptualize and write major policy research reports and issue briefs.
• Implement effective dissemination techniques and serve as a spokesperson for Pew research.
• Monitor and identify emerging urban policy issues relevant to Philadelphia.
• Contribute to other work tasked to the initiative and broader Pew-related projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance for financial security.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement benefits for future preparation.
• Work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree