Project Policy Analyst Supervisor Oakland, CA,

Position: Project Policy Analyst Supervisor  Oakland, CA, Job ID 83234
Project Policy Analyst Supervisor Oakland, CA, Job

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of NPI's Director, the Project Policy Analyst Supervisor 2 will provide leadership and coordination of research and evaluation studies focused on a range of nutrition and physical activity policies and programs and will supervise NPI's Project Policy Analyst section. Responsibilities include planning and implementing complex research and evaluation studies; identifying potential measures of outcome and impact; designing evaluation tools;

overseeing data management and analysis; and disseminating findings to internal and external stakeholders to inform programs and policies. The Project Policy Analyst Supervisor 2 is a technical leader with recognized expertise in evaluation of community-based nutrition and physical activity programs. The position functions with a high degree of autonomy, exercising good judgment to develop and oversee the implementation of new systems and processes and meet tight deadlines.

This position will manage the workload, professional development, and performance management of 3-7 project policy analysts, as well as survey workers and students, as needed.

Department Summary:
The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) is a statewide institute within the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of California. NPI conducts and translates policy-relevant research to transform environments for healthy children, families, and communities. We are home to approximately 30-40 academic, staff and student employees located in the UCOP offices in Oakland and other locations.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department is the Nutrition Policy Institute. While this position normally is based in Oakland, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $88,900.00/year to $/year

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 1/5/2026.

Key Responsibilities:

35%

Supervision and project management:
Provides direct supervision to project policy analyst section, as well as temporary staff such as survey workers and student workers, as needed. Leads and directs a wide variety of projects and follows through with all levels of staff and individuals inside and outside the organization to ensure timelines are met and deliverables are achieved.

15%

Dissemination:
Supervises the dissemination of research and evaluation findings through a variety of written channels (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, blog posts, fact sheets) to reach different audiences (e.g., researchers, community health professionals, policy advocates) to provide insight and inform decisions. Prepares and delivers presentations at professional conferences and meetings with stakeholders and policy makers. Contributes to interim and final reports to funders.

35%

Research and evaluation:
Leads efforts to conduct highly complex analyses of community-based nutrition and physical activity interventions. Designs evaluation methodologies and data collection tools and protocols. Identifies and develops solutions to evaluation issues, including developing and administering new systems and processes. Develops and implements data quality control protocols. Contributes to the development of analysis plans and works closely with data analysts to carry out complex analyses of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods evaluation projects.

Manages the development and submission of IRB protocols and amendments for human subjects research, as needed.

10%

Strategic planning and proposal development:
Researches and summarizes best practices in the field and emerging evidence and priorities to inform strategic planning. Participates in strategy and planning committees and working groups. Develops recommendations to guide the strategic direction of the organization. Develop grant proposals for state, federal, and foundation funding.

5%

Consultation and communication:
Consults on projects as a recognized evaluation expert for internal and external stakeholders, including UC campus-based departments/programs. Provides recommendations and input on nutrition policy development, implementation, and evaluation at all levels (local, university, state, national). Makes high level contacts with diverse stakeholders, requiring diplomacy and persuasiveness in order to further the use of NPI research to inform policies and programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and an advanced degree in public health, nutrition, social science or a related field and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Advanced degree in public health, nutrition, social science or a related field and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Thorough experience with…