Job Description

Job Summary

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

SCORE’s Policy Analyst will play a critical role on SCORE’s Policy and Government Relations team by supporting the development and advancement of the organization’s policy agenda across K-12 and postsecondary education. This role is responsible for reviewing research, analyzing legislation, utilizing data, conducting national policy scans, and monitoring Tennessee’s education policy landscape. The work of the Policy Analyst will inform bill proposals, amendments, policy recommendations, partner communications, and advocacy strategies. This role requires collaboration with internal and external partners to develop public products that describe Tennessee’s policy landscape and offer recommendations for improvement. While this position includes work across both K-12 and higher education policy, it is anticipated that initially a significant portion of capacity will be focused on foundational K-12 policies such as assessment and accountability. The Policy Analyst will report to SCORE’s Director of Policy.

Job Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, analyze, and make recommendations about K-12 and higher education legislation filed in Tennessee.
• Develop policy recommendations to advance student achievement and close opportunity gaps in Tennessee.
• Produce public-facing deliverables (memos, slide decks, blog posts, etc.) to advance SCORE’s policy priorities.
• Synthesize information on complex topics for a range of audiences including legislators, state agency leaders, and institution leaders.
• Closely monitor Tennessee policy updates across key agencies and partners and identify opportunities for SCORE advocacy.
• Conduct frequent policy scans to identify emerging best practices and remain up to date on policy shifts across the nation.
• Conduct data analysis and research to increase understanding of education policy priorities
• Collaborate with SCORE team members to align on strategies for developing and advancing SCORE’s policy priorities.

Qualifications

IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Two years of experience working in K-12 and/or higher education policy (experience with foundational policies of assessment, teacher evaluation, and accountability preferred)
• Ability to problem solve and apply critical thinking skills to complex policy issues
• Ability to understand and distill nuance
• Strong attention to detail
• Clear and concise communicator both verbally and in writing, with an ability to produce deliverables for a range of audiences
• Organized with an ability to work in fast-paced environments with high expectations
• Ability to balance competing priorities
• Foundational data skills in Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to receive and apply feedback

Additional Information

Benefits

BENEFITS

SCORE deeply values team members and their well-being and is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits plan. All full-time SCORE employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Medical insurance: including access to a high-quality network with SCORE paying the full medical premiums for employee-only plans and 80% or more of premiums for plans including eligible dependents
• Vision and dental insurance: including access to a high-quality network with SCORE paying 50% of premiums for employee-only plans and plans including eligible dependents
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance, and EAP benefits
• Access to Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) for medical and child care expenses and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) benefits
• Immediate eligibility for participation in a 401(k) program with employer match
• Paid parental leave time, including paternity, maternity, and adoption leave
• Paid time off:
  • Fifteen days per year for years one through four, 20 days per year after five years
  • Holiday office closures (15 days total in 2024)
  • Six paid sick days per year
  • Teamwide mental health day office closures (two total in 2024)
  • Paid floating holidays (three per calendar year, prorated for new hires depending on start date)
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume to hr@tnscore.org. In lieu of a cover letter, please describe, in 250 words or less, why you are interested in the Policy Analyst role at SCORE.

The priority application deadline is Friday, May 9. SCORE will continue reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We recommend interested applicants apply as soon as possible.

Details

• Date Posted: April 21, 2025
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Other
• Service Area: Education
• Start Date: 06/16/2025

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