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Legislative Analyst III – Technology Policy

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RAND Corporation

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • $85.7K - $124.7K
  • Washington, DC
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  • You must have a strong commitment to evidence-based policy, expertise in congressional technology policy, exceptional communication skills, and 3-8 years of related experience. A Bachelor's degree is required, advanced degree preferred.
  • You will develop strategies to promote RAND research to Congress, analyze legislation, identify policy opportunities, expand legislative contacts, facilitate researcher testimony, and keep experts informed on Capitol Hill debates.

Requirements

  • Successful applicants will possess:
  • A strong commitment to a nonpartisan, evidence-based approach to help improve legislative policy.
  • Significant expertise in congressional policymaking and congressional operations.
  • Previous experience and current understanding of congressional technology policy priorities, including artificial intelligence, biosecurity, data privacy, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and innovation policy.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Creativity and initiative to effectively reach busy congressional staff in a limited attention economy.
  • A collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with nonprofit research institutions, nonpartisan organizations, or federally funded research and development centers is a plus.
  • Education Requirements:
  • A Bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience is required for this position with 6-8 years of experience preferred. Must include service in a technology policy role in a congressional office or related position.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing strategies for promoting the awareness and use of RAND’s research and expertise by members of Congress, committees, and their staff. Such strategies may include convening meetings and briefings with elected officials and staff featuring RAND experts and targeting distribution of legislatively-relevant RAND research reports to Hill offices and committees, among other endeavors.
  • Analyzing and tracking key legislation and policy debates to identify potential areas of impact for RAND research.
  • Identifying new opportunities for RAND to provide input into congressional policymaking.
  • Expanding and strengthening RAND’s network of legislative contacts on Capitol Hill.
  • Cultivating opportunities for RAND researchers to deliver testimony before congressional committees.
  • Serve as a go-to resource for RAND researchers by keeping experts apprised of topics of interest and debate in Congress.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Legislative Analyst III in Technology Policy at RAND?

The primary responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies for promoting RAND's research to members of Congress, tracking key legislation, identifying new opportunities for RAND to provide input into congressional policymaking, expanding RAND's network of legislative contacts, cultivating opportunities for RAND researchers to deliver testimony before congressional committees, and serving as a resource for RAND researchers by keeping them informed of congressional topics of interest.

What qualifications are required for the Legislative Analyst III position in Technology Policy at RAND?

Successful applicants should possess a strong commitment to nonpartisan, evidence-based approaches to legislative policy, expertise in congressional policymaking and operations, knowledge of congressional technology policy priorities, exceptional communication skills, creativity and initiative in reaching congressional staff, and a collaborative problem-solving approach. Familiarity with nonprofit research institutions or federally funded research centers is a plus. A Bachelor's degree is required, with an advanced degree preferred, along with at least 3 years of experience in a technology policy role in a congressional office or related position.

How does the Legislative Analyst III collaborate with RAND researchers and leadership?

The Legislative Analyst III works closely with senior researchers and research division leadership to identify technology-related research for promotion, generate outreach ideas, and communicate upcoming opportunities and successful impact examples internally within RAND. They also collaborate with colleagues across Communications and External Affairs to maximize the reach of RAND's technology research on Capitol Hill.

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