Reports to: Director, LGBTQI+ Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Rights and Justice
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Minimum compensation: $60,000/$68,000
Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst or Senior Policy Analyst on the LGBTQI+ Policy team in its Rights and Justice department. American Progress is devoted to expanding legal and lived equality for LGBTQI+ people. This includes a commitment to advancing policies that combat discrimination, promote equity, and improve the health, economic security, and well-being of LGBTQI+ individuals and families.
The Policy Analyst or Senior Policy Analyst will be responsible for research, writing, and policy analysis, as well as engaging in external outreach to support relationships with stakeholders, including allied organizations, Congress, and federal government agencies. The ideal candidate will have a background in social sciences, economics, or law and a strong familiarity with LGBTQI+ policy in the United States, as well as a proven interest and respect for critical and intersectional thinking.
The successful candidate will be guided by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation but changing the country. They will advance an LGBTQI+ research and advocacy agenda in support of American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:
Responsibilities:
Requirements and qualifications:
The following additional qualifications are preferred but not required:
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Both positions are part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70. The Policy Analyst position has a minimum salary of $60,000, and the Senior Policy Analyst position has a minimum salary of $68,000.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.