Policy Analyst

Colorado Fiscal Institute is seeking a Policy Analyst! What we do

The Colorado Fiscal Institute (CFI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for sound tax, budget, and economic policies that promote equity and widespread economic prosperity. Through innovative research, advocacy, communications, and deep partnerships, CFI is leading a growing movement to advance anti‑racist fiscal and economic policies that support working families and dismantle constitutional and structural barriers to equitably shared wealth and power in Colorado.

Commitment

to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

CFI is committed to the ongoing effort to create and maintain a workforce that reflects our unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Recruiting staff that reflects the diversity of perspectives and lived experiences of Colorado is a priority. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse communities, constituencies, and identities, including but not limited to: class, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion/spirituality, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, immigration status, sexual orientation, history of incarceration, military status, and geographic location.

The

opportunity

The Colorado Fiscal Institute (CFI) is seeking a Policy Analyst to contribute to its efforts to inform and shape tax, budget, and economic policy debates in Colorado. The Policy Analyst will support CFI’s work across various functions including legislative and ballot advocacy, research, outreach, and communications. This position is integral to CFI’s ability to use research and data to inform and advance people‑centered economic and fiscal policies that promote equity and widespread economic prosperity.

Ideal candidates are detail‑oriented, skilled in writing, speaking, and critical thinking, and bring a collaborative results‑driven approach.

What you will be doing Research, Policy Analysis & Writing

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to advance CFI and partner policy priorities, or to help answer research requests
• Develop, write, and disseminate research‑based reports, blog posts, issue briefs, factsheets, opinion pieces and other materials related to proposed state legislation

Legislative Advocacy

• Advocate for CFI‑backed policies with state legislators, government staff and agencies, media and other key stakeholders
• Serve as a tax and budget expert by providing public testimony at legislative hearings, written comments on rules, and engaging with other agency staff as needed
• In collaboration with grassroots partners and stakeholders, assist in developing policy proposals that uplift individuals, families, and communities, particularly people of color, women, immigrants, and other historically oppressed groups

Outreach, Coalitions & Campaigns

• Serve as a CFI representative in coalition spaces, stakeholder groups, and issue specific tables
• Foster and deepen relationships with new and existing partners, including grassroots and grasstops groups, national, state and local organizations, state government representatives, and others
• Support issue campaigns and coordinate advocacy efforts in collaboration with the outreach and communications team and external partners

Statewide Education & Strategic Communications

• Create and deliver presentations, workshops, and briefings for policymakers, community organizations, advocacy groups, and others as needed
• Serve as a spokesperson for CFI with media, communicating research findings and policy positions through interviews, quotes, and other earned media opportunities
• Actively participate in and complete CFI’s Tax Ambassador Program

Professional Development & Organizational Contribution

• Attend conferences, trainings, and other professional development opportunities as available to develop skills and expertise in the position and to contribute to the growth of the organization
• Stay informed about changes in the political, economic, and social landscape that affect CFI’s policy priorities and advocacy strategies
• Contribute to a collaborative, values‑driven organizational culture that supports the growth of CFI

What you will bring to our…