Policy Analyst - E3 Alliance

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Job Posting Title:
Policy Analyst - E3 Alliance
Department-Specific Recruitment Details:
Job Description Summary:
E3 Alliance uses data and collaboration to change education systems so all students succeed. We are nationally recognized for our passion and success in transforming education to improve student outcomes. E3 Alliance is looking for a Policy Analyst who supports E3 Alliance's policy agenda by conducting legislative and policy research, monitoring state and federal education developments, analyzing education data, and developing resources that inform stakeholders and decisionmakers. The Policy Analyst serves as a key contributor to policy strategy development, coalition engagement, and legislative tracking efforts, helping translate complex policy issues into actionable information for educators, community leaders, and policymakers. This position requires a strong understanding of the Texas education policy landscape, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced policy environment.
This position is grant-funded, but does not have a defined timeframe and is intended to be a full-time, ongoing position.
Job Description:
Supervision Received and Exercised
Operates under the direct supervision of the department manager or designated supervisor. The role does not typically include supervisory responsibilities but may occasionally provide guidance to junior staff or new hires as part of onboarding and training processes. The position is expected to work independently on routine tasks while seeking direction for more complex assignments. Analysts are responsible for managing their own workload and deadlines, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. They may also collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to achieve department goals.
Competency Expectations
Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions for various college processes and initiatives.
Perform complex analytical and technical work.
Analyze opportunities and develop opportunity assessments based on stakeholder needs, competitor analysis, research, and best practices and provide recommendations and define desired outcomes.
Perform strategic research, analyses, interprets data, and creates reporting formats for requested reports; may conduct stakeholders need assessment, identifies instructional goals and objectives, and creates a training model appropriate for a given project and audience.
Job Requirements
Knowledge:
Possess strong knowledge of best practices and principles behind setting, measuring, and refining key business results (KBR) and key performance indicators (KPI) across a variety of business use cases.
Apply analytical and problem-solving solutions and breakdown complex technical issues into measurable actions.
Methods of documenting and tracking policies and procedures.
Apply customer service techniques and practices.
Develop training materials and delivery of training of staff.
Skills:
Strategic Thinking
Ability to identify policy trends, opportunities, and risks.
Strategic analysis and problem-solving.
Sound judgment and political awareness.
Systems thinking and policy impact assessment.
Relationship Management
Coalition building and stakeholder engagement.
Relationship development with policymakers, educators, community leaders, and advocacy organizations.
Partnership cultivation and collaboration.
Networking and external relations skills.
Communication and Influence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, accessible information.
Facilitation and meeting management skills.
Persuasive communication and consensus building.
Professional representation in public and stakeholder-facing settings.
Project and Organizational Management
Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Self-directed work and follow-through.
Technical Skills:
Policy and Legislative Analysis
Legislative and regulatory research and analysis.
Ability to monitor and track state and federal legislation, rulemaking, and budget processes.
Knowledge of the Texas legislative process and education policy landscape.
Research and Data Analysis
Data analysis and interpretation.
Experience synthesizing complex information into actionable recommendations.