Associate Director of Economic Security
Company: Fuse innovation
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
- Location: -Candidates may be based anywhere in Washington
state. Position will require occasional in-person work in Seattle,
Olympia, and elsewhere within Washington state -
- Reports to: -Research and Policy Director
- Salary Range: -$80,000-$88,000,---in alignment with Budget &
Policy Center compensation philosophy - The Washington State Budget
& Policy Center (B&PC) is looking for a senior researcher to
strategically lead B&PC's work around direct cash policies and
work with the B&PC policy team to use data analysis to advance
the public conversation on issues of economic and racial equity.
This is a chance to be involved in some of the most innovative
direct cash policies in the country - including getting cash
annually to 420,000 households in Washington state through the
Working Families Tax Credit and working with partners to build a
statewide guaranteed basic income program and expand cash
assistance for undocumented workers. - This is an exciting
opportunity for someone who has experience in and feels comfortable
with data research and analysis and who loves collaborating with
team members and external partners.---This position will be joining
a passionate, relationship-oriented, and fun team of analysts
working to develop and advance public policies that promote justice
and dignity for communities across Washington state. The Budget &
Policy Center is a dynamic organization with a vision for an
equitable and healthy Washington state. We are interrogating and
integrating our organizational processes as we adjust our work to
be in alignment with our -commitment to anti-racism . -This
position will be an integral part of these organization-wide
conversations and support how this commitment is realized within
the policy team and across teams. General Scope of Work:
- Ensuring the Equitable Implementation and Expansion of the
Working Families Tax Credit (approximately 60% of time): -Starting
in 2023, -Washington state will be the first state without an
income tax to implement a tax credit to deliver cash directly to
low-income households through a state earned income tax credit. In
collaboration with over 45 organizations who make up the Working
Families Tax Credit Coalition, this position will use research and
analysis to support the equitable implementation and future
expansions of the Working Families Tax Credit. This position will
work with state agency staff and help break down complex policy and
process so that the coalition members can engage and advocate in
the process. This position will also have the opportunity to work
with legislators and legislative staff to center community feedback
and coalition values in the drafting of legislation to expand
eligibility and benefit amounts in the future.
- Mentoring and Supporting B&PC Policy Staff with Data
Analysis (approximately 20% of time): -At B&PC, we know data
can be a powerful tool for organizing, shifting public narratives,
and supporting policy change. -This position will have an
opportunity to lead data analysis focused on cash policies while
also sharing knowledge with, supporting, and mentoring other policy
staff with data analysis. This includes using statistical software
like R, STATA, or SPSS, tracking key indicators of community
well-being using data from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau, and
sharing key data indicators with partners. This position may also
include direct supervision of staff and fellows. -
- Leading B&PC's Research, Policy, and Strategy to Advance
Cash Policies that Support the Health & Well-being of Communities
(approximately 20% of time): -In addition to supporting the work of
the Working Families Tax Credit Coalition, this position will take
on a leadership role shaping the strategy behind the research and
policy development on all other important direct cash policies like
guaranteed basic income. This will include working with the
Research & Policy Director to develop an overall vision and
strategy of the B&PC policy team as it relates to cash
policies. This would also include modeling the impact of various
policy choices, producing and reviewing materials such as blog
posts and fact sheets, answering key research questions and
providing technical assistance to coalitions working toward robust
supports to undocumented workers and reforms to the Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families program. - The general scope of work
listed above may fluctuate based on time of year and organizational
priorities. - Qualifications - Must Have: -
- Relationship-oriented leader with a focus on collaboration,
teamwork, growth, and continuous learning, and demonstrated
experience with sharing power and knowledge.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in -research and
quantitative data analysis in the context of policymaking,
organizing, and/or advocacy, preferably in the areas of economic
security, public benefits, or direct cash policies -(An advanced
degree in public policy, economics, sociology, or a related field
will be counted as two relevant years of experience) -
- A minimum of 1 year of experience managing, coaching, or
supporting staff and/or teams. -
- A deep analysis of how racism and white supremacy show up in
state policymaking processes and experience using this analysis to
build more equitable internal and external practices. -
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the
ability to communicate technical information clearly to
non-policy-oriented audiences both in writing and through oral
presentations. -
- Proficiency with a statistical analysis software such as SPSS,
STATA, or R (includes experience of requesting data and cleaning
data), as well as Microsoft Office, especially Excel. -
- Experience with the U.S. Census Bureau's multiple data sources
and systems or Washington state government agency data sources.
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- Willingness to represent B&PC's policy work in front of
both large and small audiences and serve as a media spokesperson.
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- Ability to travel to Seattle, Olympia, and other parts of the
state approximately 2-3 times per month as needed for in-person
meetings or events (travel expenses are reimbursed and in alignment
with public health guidance). - Nice to have: -
- Expertise or experience in any of the following areas:
analyzing state or federal policies and budgets, human services,
health care, housing, education, tax policy or public finance.
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- Familiarity with the legislative process and how research,
communications, and outreach work together to shape public policy
debates. -
- Experience producing data visualizations using Adobe Creative
Suite or other design tools. -
- Skills and experience in legislative advocacy, coalition
organizing, and media relations. -
- Experience -centering the knowledge of impacted communities by
prioritizing community input, evaluating ideas with partners at the
beginning of (and continually throughout) research and policy
development, and rejecting messaging that frames communities
through deficits
- Fluency in a language other than English that is prevalent in
Washington state (for example, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese,
Vietnamese, or Russian). -
- Experience in fundraising (e.g., grant writing and contract
management). - Salary and Benefits The annualized salary for this
position ranges from -$80,000 - $88,000 -per year, depending on
experience. Salary ranges are set in alignment with our
organizational compensation philosophy, which is reviewed and
updated regularly by the board of directors. The Budget & Policy
Center also offers a comprehensive benefits package including
health, vision, and dental insurance, life and long-term disability
insurance, retirement, employee assistance program (EAP), and
flexible spending accounts. We also offer four weeks of paid
vacation and five personal days per year in addition to 10 paid
holidays and generous sick leave. -Each B&PC staff member also
has a dedicated professional development budget of $750 per
year.---Travel expenses will be reimbursed. This position works
weekdays during regular business hours; however, limited evening
and weekend work may be required to respond to urgent needs or
participate in community events. Currently, B&PC staff are
working primarily remotely, and we anticipate maintaining a hybrid
work environment with remote work options in the future. -This
position does require occasional in-person work at the Budget &
Policy Center's Seattle-based office as well as some events and
convenings in Olympia and other parts of Washington state, so
candidates should be based in Washington state. -Our office is
located in the heart of downtown Seattle, with service from bus
routes, light rail, and trains from around the region. To Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and one writing sample to
-jobs@budgetandpolicy.org . Put "LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, Associate
Director of Economic Security" in the subject line of the email. In
your cover letter, please highlight 1) why you'd love to join our
team, 2) up to three of your top skills that match our
qualifications, and 3) how you incorporate racial equity into your
work.---The writing sample should be related to policy and research
and be no more than 4 pages. - Deadline to apply is 10 am on
Monday, April 25th, -2022. This deadline may be extended as needed
based on applicant pool.--- After an initial screening of applicant
materials, we anticipate the following steps in the process. Please
note the timelines may need to be adjusted based on candidate and
hiring committee availability and we will keep candidates informed
of changes. This process will be conducted virtually and we plan to
provide a stipend to candidates for time spent in interviews. -
- First interview with 2 members of hiring committee (45 minutes)
- tentatively late April
- Second interview with full hiring committee and activity (1
hour interview and 1 hour for a skills-based activity) -
tentatively early May
- Data analysis skills screen (30 minutes) - tentatively mid to
late May -
- Reference checks - tentatively mid to late May
- Possible final interview with Executive Director and/or hiring
committee (1 hour) - tentatively mid to late May The Budget &
Policy Center values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of
Color; immigrants; people with disabilities; people of any sexual
orientation or gender identity; and people with low-income
backgrounds and other diverse life experiences.---We value the
lived experiences that our staff bring to bear on the work as
deeply relevant expertise.
Keywords: Fuse innovation, Seattle , Associate Director of Economic Security, Accounting, Auditing , Seattle, Washington
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