Data and Policy Analyst

The Education Trust--West (ETW) seeks a full-time Data & Policy Analyst to provide critical analysis of California data and policy initiatives relevant to closing the achievement and opportunity gaps that plague California's schools. The Data & Policy Analyst will focus on research and analysis, while advancing the work of ETW as a leading agent in identifying and closing achievement and opportunity gaps for California's low-income, Latino, African-American and Native American students.

The Education Trust—West works for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, kindergarten through college, and forever closing the achievement gaps that separate low-income students and students of color from other youth. Our basic tenet is this — All children will learn at high levels when they are taught to high levels. For more information about EdTrust—West please visit our website at www.edtrustwest.org.

Major Responsibilities:

• Management, oversight and production of EdTrust—West written research publications;
• Researching and writing synopses and reports;
• Analyzing and summarizing education data relevant to the existence and causes of achievement and opportunity gaps;
• Analyzing and summarizing current education research, policy and data publications;
• Managing relationships and ongoing projects with outside consultants;
• Researching, analyzing and tracking education-related legislation and policy issues;
• Production and presentation of data and policy information for various audiences;
• Work with Ed Trust national office to disseminate current data and policy information;
• Proactively generating new ideas for how EdTrust—West can expand its use of data for research and advocacy;
• Responding to requests made from inside and outside of the organization for data and policy information; and,
• Contribute to the writing of press statements, press releases and website materials.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A passion for ETW mission;
• A bachelor's degree plus at least four years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of work experience and education (ie: two years work, plus master’s degree);
• A mix of strong analytical, research, and oral communication skills;
• Excellent writing ability;
• Proficiency with large data sets, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work well under tight deadline pressure;
• Multitask oriented;
• Self-starter, require little supervision;
• Ability to work well with a wide range of people;
• Familiarity with major sources of education data, especially those focused on California data;
• Creativity and initiative to seek out new approaches and contacts;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Willingness to travel inside and outside California (must posses a drivers license);
• Serious-minded, highly motivated; and,
• Fluency in Spanish highly desirable.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience, within the parameters of the Education Trust compensation scale. EXCELLENT benefits package provided.

Application Process:

Cover letter, resume, 2-3 page writing sample (a selection from a larger paper is fine), inquiries, and referrals should be sent (in the text of an email or as a Microsoft Word attachment) to DPAnalyst@edtrustwest.org or faxed to 510-465-0859 attention: HR Data Policy Analyst Position.

*** NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES, PLEASE!***

The Education Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in all facets of the organization’s work.