Policy Analyst, Children of Incarcerated Parents (Remote or Hybrid) - Council of State Governments

CSG Justice Center

Policy Analyst, Children of Incarcerated Parents (COIP)

Who we are:

The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center works across the country to develop research-driven strategies to increase public safety and strengthen communities. To further this mission, we work with partners inside and outside of government to reduce crime and incarceration among youth and adults in contact with the justice system. We bring people from diverse systems and perspectives together to improve policy and practice. And we transform data and research findings into meaningful insights for decision-makers.

We're focused on three strategic goals:

• Break the cycle of incarceration.
• Advance health, opportunity, and equity.
• Use data to improve safety and justice.

When you join the CSG Justice Center, you join an organization that is uniquely positioned to cultivate innovation and drive data-driven reform nationally. We have over 170 employees based in more than 30 states who have decades of experience working in and with criminal, juvenile, and Tribal justice agencies. We have provided housing, mental health, and addiction services; served as educators and in workforce development agencies; and supported victims and survivors of crime. We have served governors, state legislators, and members of Congress on both sides of the political spectrum. What binds us together is a shared commitment to our mission; to one another; to a common set of values; and to the national, bipartisan advisory board that guides our work.

Learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center.

How you'll fit in:

The policy analyst will provide support for technical assistance, outreach, and partnerships related primarily to a corrections and community partners improve reentry success for families during incarceration and upon release. The policy analyst will be responsible for supporting all key aspects of this portfolio, including developing a toolkits and other resources to help states bring reentry successes to scale; engaging policymakers, advocates, and subject matter experts; planning and executing national events (in-person or virtual); and assisting state and community leaders with organizing teams for planning and implementing of their grant deliverables. The policy analyst will be responsible for following work plans to realize project goals and important project partnerships. The policy analyst will also work with the organization's senior staff to deepen the family work and cultivate new projects.

What you'll do:

Specific responsibilities of the policy analyst include the following:

• Support and participate in technical assistance to state, Tribal, and local leaders; program administrators; and service providers across the country, including coordinating and researching virtual and in-person meetings, trainings and group learning sessions, and information requests.
• Develop materials-including policy briefs, research memos, grant reports, presentations, and webpages-that concisely and clearly describe programmatic activities, challenges, innovations, and lessons for the field to policymakers, criminal justice practitioners, and funders.
• Coordinate and participate in fieldwide webinars, conferences, and training events on criminal justice reform and improving reentry policy and practice with government officials, advocates, funders, and national experts.
• Monitor timelines and deliverables to ensure that responsibilities to funders are met in assigned project areas.
• Identify new contacts and areas of interest in the field.
• Ensure that senior staff and, where applicable, CSG Justice Center colleagues, consultants, or funders are aware of relevant project developments and that other work in the field is leveraged to advance project goals.
• Participate actively in staff discussions and strategic planning meetings.

What you'll bring:

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse people in different contexts and foster equity and inclusion through self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and valuing others
• Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, be nonpartisan in performing CSG Justice Center duties, and be a responsible steward of member and donor funds
• At least three years of relevant work experience in the areas of family engagement and criminal justice, or equivalent educational and lived experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of corrections, community supervision, and community-based reentry practices and criminal justice policy
• Demonstrated knowledge of families and family engagement in correctional settings, policy and programs a plus
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and relationship management
• Experience working on racial equity initiatives a plus
• Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills and an analytical mind
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and an ability to work both independently and with teams
• Efficient, organized work style and an ability to prioritize quickly and confidently, manage multiple deadlines, and take initiative
• Willingness to travel, up to several times per year, to deliver technical assistance in states across the country
• Reliable and secure internet/data connection and flexibility for using a personal device for internet connectivity during business travel. A cost offset is provided by CSG
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills and strong critical and strategic thinking
• Experience directly advising local systems on systems change

How you apply:

If you're interested in helping us drive change across the country, you should upload the following elements with your application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume

We will consider all paid and unpaid experience relevant to this position, including internships, fellowships, and volunteer activities.

CSG believes that pay equity and pay transparency advance workplace fairness. Compensation will be equitable and based on experience and geography. The salary range for this position is $64,500 - $88,500. Salary ranges are subject to change based on work location and market conditions.

Our organization offers flexibility in work arrangements, allowing for remote work or a hybrid model. Candidates residing in the NYC metropolitan area will be considered for hybrid model employment.

To learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center, and about our comprehensive benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, PSLF eligibility and more, please visit our website here.

We welcome and value diversity in our staff, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, protected veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system.

CSG is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. CSG participates in E-Verify.