Senior Policy Analyst, Workforce and Postsecondary Pathways

Job overview

The Senior Policy Analyst, Workforce and Postsecondary Pathways role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with staff onsite Tuesday–Thursday and the option to work from home Monday and Friday. The anticipated salary range is $85,000–$100,000 per year. The role supports the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Workforce and Postsecondary Pathways portfolio within its Human Capital Program. The analyst conducts research and analysis and translates findings into practical, bipartisan policy recommendations. The work helps policymakers and stakeholders connect postsecondary education and workforce systems to labor-market needs, skills development, and economic opportunity.

What you'll do

• Lead research and analysis on workforce and postsecondary pathways policy
• educate policymakers and stakeholders on labor-market conditions and skills gaps
• draft reports, briefs, fact sheets, articles, and memos
• analyze postsecondary access, completion, employment, and earnings data
• assess innovative state, institutional, and employer approaches
• build relationships with policymakers, institutions, employers, workforce leaders, and philanthropic partners
• plan meetings and convenings
• track relevant legislative and regulatory developments
• support proposals and reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior policy analyst

workforce and postsecondary pathways

washington dc

hybrid

postsecondary education

workforce policy

policy research

labor market analysis

education data

bipartisan policy center

$85k–$100k/year

tuesday–thursday office

monday and friday remote

human capital program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) employer match up to 7% plus 2% non-elective contribution after 90 days
• 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, and paid year-end break
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development funds
• commuter benefits
• employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• FSAs
• mental health and EAP support.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with three office days weekly; requires a bachelor’s degree and five or more years of relevant experience, or a relevant advanced degree and four or more years. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

About the employer

Bipartisan Policy Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.