[bestbits] FW: Job at New America Foundation - Open Technology Institute at New America (OTI) seeks an enthusiastic and driven policy analyst

[Becky Lentz]

> Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst
> Location: Washington, DCDepartment: OTI
> Type: Full TimeMin. Experience: Experienced
> The Open Technology Institute at New America (OTI) seeks an enthusiastic and
> driven policy analyst to support the policy work of the program. This position
> offers an opportunity to research and write on a variety of cutting edge
> Internet-policy issues, which may include broadband access and adoption,
> online privacy, cybersecurity, and Internet governance.
> The policy analyst will play a vital role in ensuring that OTI¹s policy work
> is supported by strongly written outputs with clear methodologies and rigorous
> qualitative and quantitative research. Ideal candidates are strong writers
> with enthusiasm, experience, and passion for Internet policy issues, and have
> demonstrated research and writing expertise. A policy analyst is expected to
> manage his or her own reports, papers, and projects. He or she should be able
> to communicate policy knowledge and expertise at a high level and be capable
> of representing OTI's views at meetings and policy events. Analysts work under
> the supervision of senior management, but are expected to develop their own
> expertise and work plans.
> Examples of the type of work a policy analyst may be expected to do:
> Manage a long-term research project or projects on a particular topic(s),
> working with staff to research, outline, and write policy papers and reports,
> such as OTI¹s annual Cost of Connectivity research or major policy papers like
> our series of reports on data caps or our research related to interconnection
> disputes;
> Collaborate with legal staff to write regulatory filings or comments in
> response to inquiries from the Federal Communications Commission, Federal
> Trade Commission, or other federal agencies on topics like universal service,
> consumer privacy, or cybersecurity;
> Work with a coalition of advocacy and research organizations to implement a
> campaign on a particular policy priority.
>  
> This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C. .
> Note that more seasoned applicants may be considered for the role of Senior
> Policy Analyst, which includes additional organizational and management
> responsibilities. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for the
> senior position and, if so, why you believe that you are qualified.
> RESPONSIBILITIES
> Conduct and ultimately lead in-depth, substantive research on a range of
> broadband policy issues, including playing a significant/leading role on
> projects such as OTI¹s the Cost of Connectivity report, data caps research,
> and research related to Universal Service Fund reform;
> Help draft and manage others in drafting, drive research deliverables on a
> variety of topics, and write articles, op-eds, and blog posts on related
> topics;
> Manage/help oversee OTI interns and program associates, particularly as their
> work relates to OTI¹s research agenda;
> Participate in and represent OTI at policy events, roundtables, and
> conferences;
> Advocate OTI's policy views before policymakers, press, and the public;
> Maintain relationships with various allies and coordinate policy work with
> other advocates in the field.
>  
> QUALIFICATIONS
> Minimum requirements:
> Substantial expertise in at least one substantial area of technology and
> communications policy issues;
> Excellent written communication skills;
> Experience advocating on policy issues before policymakers, press, and the
> public;
> Drive and willingness to define a strong research agenda, set goals, and see
> projects through from start to finish;
> Ability to work across multiple issue areas and juggle multiple competing
> priorities at once;
> Bachelor's or Master's degree, and 2-3 years of demonstrated policy research
> and analysis.
>  
> Candidates for a Senior Policy Analyst Position will have:
> Substantial experience advocating policy issues before policymakers, press,
> and the public;
> Management experience with interns and/or full time staff;
> Grant and fundraising experience;
> Master¹s degree or PhD, and 3-5 years of demonstrated policy research and
> analysis
>  
> New America is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse
> workforce at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that
> allows us to better serve our clientele, our employees and our communities. We
> value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an
> environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive
> outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
> employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion,
> disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender
> identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or
> federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one¹s
> employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility
> for benefits, and termination.


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