Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Great Minds is a mission-driven organization that develops research-based, knowledge-rich curricula and educational support products for schools and educators. The Lead Policy Analyst will serve as the team’s primary subject matter expert on K–12 policy, tracking and interpreting federal, state, and local developments and translating insights into policy engagement strategies, recommendations, and briefings.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the team’s primary analytical resource for K–12 policy trends—independently framing issues, synthesizing intelligence across federal, state, and local levels, and contributing substantively to Great Minds’ company-wide point of view on factors shaping the adoption and implementation of high-quality instructional materials
- Own the tracking and monitoring of state and local legislation and policy; identify and escalate emerging policy trends with clear analytical context and recommended implications for the organization
- Lead projects that examine how legislative mandates shape policy action at the local, regional, and state levels; develop findings that are rigorous, accessible, and directly connected to Great Minds’ strategic priorities
- Translate regional trend analysis into concrete recommendations that help shape the organization’s policy engagement strategy; identifying where and how Great Minds should invest, focus and build relationships
- Ensure internal stakeholders are equipped to understand and act on the policy environment by producing clear briefings, frameworks, and recommendations tailored to diverse audiences across the organization
- Represent Great Minds externally at policy conferences and sector events, strengthening the organization’s credibility and visibility among policymakers and K–12 influencers
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