Job Description
Join Michigan's premier civil rights agency in a pivotal remote role with immediate availability. We seek a dynamic Policy Analyst to drive equitable policy solutions across state departments. This is your opportunity to shape legislation, impact communities, and advance social justice from anywhere in Michigan. Remote-first environment with flexible hours. Comprehensive benefits package including pension plan.
Responsibilities
- Analyze state legislation and regulations for civil rights compliance implications
- Develop policy recommendations to address systemic inequities in state programs
- Conduct quantitative/qualitative research using state databases and public records
- Collaborate with 15+ state agencies on policy implementation strategies
- Prepare comprehensive reports for legislative committees and executive leadership
- Manage stakeholder engagement with community organizations and advocacy groups
- Monitor national civil rights trends and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field
- 3+ years policy analysis experience in government or non-profit sector
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (SPSS, R, or Python)
- Deep knowledge of Michigan state government structure
- Excellent written communication with sample policy reports required
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance
- Experience with remote collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom)