Pew
Government
PrincipalAssociate,QualitySkillsandEducationPathwaysProject
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“Principal Associate, Quality Skills and Education Pathways Project at Pew. Skills: Public policy outreach, State-level engagement, Regulatory policy. Foster work environment. Shape project's state-based outreach agenda”
Industry & Context.
Domestic travel, Legally authorized to work
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 6 years applicable experience, State public policy work experience, Policy analysis experience, Skilled at informing and influencing audiences, Demonstrated experience working collaboratively, Exceptional, diplomatic interpersonal skills, Aptitude to apply non-partisan, evidence-based approach
Nice to Have
Experience with state regulatory matters, Experience working with state executive branch offices, Familiarity with advocacy/lobbying at state level, Experience building consensus, Experience partnering effectively with organizations
What You'll Do.
Foster work environment
Shape project's state-based outreach agenda
Design outreach strategy for state level
Establish and maintain relationships with partners
Develop targeted messaging for policymakers
Assist with research efforts
Convert study findings into recommendations
Lead outreach initiatives directed at policymakers
Support outreach strategies and initiatives
Identify potential contractors
Manage contracting process
Ensure deliverables completed on schedule
Facilitate collaboration for recommendations
Advise project leadership on strategic direction
Collaborate with colleagues to organize outreach
Support organization of convenings
Monitor policy changes in states
Brief project leadership on updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal Pew teams; External partners; State officials; Regulatory agencies; Pew colleagues; Subject matter experts; Policy makers; The public
Communication Scope
Written communications; Oral communications
Process & Methodology
Contract management, Grantmaking process
Full Job Description
**Governmental Performance Portfolio within Program** Pew's Government Performance team provides the nonpartisan research, solutions, and momentum decision-makers need to ensure our institutions improve the health of people in the United States and enable them to successfully climb the economic ladder. Those goals are pursued through a wide range of the portfolio’s policy-focused projects (with explorations into new areas underway)—from ensuring states’ finances are prepared for future volatility, to unlocking gateways to mental health care, addressing the nation’s lack of attainable housing. Pew’s Government Performance team is successful when we: · Foresee systemic challenges that could be avoided, mitigated, or resolved before they become insurmountable or politically toxic. · Fill information gaps with data, research, and proven models. · Hold leaders of institutions accountable to ensure they anticipate future challenges and operate efficiently. · Minimize missed opportunities when people intersect with our nation’s institutions. We hope policymakers, funding partners, and other stakeholders celebrate when Pew’s Government Performance team enters a new policy space, launches a new effort, or expands an existing project because they recognize we help: · Elevate the public profile of a problem · Demonstrate that success is possible · Bring cohesion to siloed fields · Create momentum for broader and lasting change **Pew 's Quality Skills and Education Pathway Project** Pew's Quality Skills and Education Pathways Project pursues evidence-based state policy and regulatory reforms that promote quality non-degree credentials and consumer protections to ensure safe and affordable financing for these programs. Our efforts involve an array of activities and tactics, including research to build the evidence-base for reform; direct outreach to key policy makers; coalition building; grassroots networking; communications and media outreach strategies; and convenings at the s
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