Policy Analyst

Voices is hiring a Policy Analyst. The Policy Analyst will drive statewide, systems-level change in one of our five core issue areas. Policy and advocacy work will be focused across systems that support young people in their homes, schools, and communities.

Policy Leadership:
You will lead our policy work in domains related to child and youth wellbeing, working collaboratively with policy and engagement staff to create a multi-disciplinary policy agenda. You will provide policy analysis support to internal and external partners.

Community Relationship Building:
You will lead and participate in various coalitions within your focus area and will serve as the main Voices liaison for partner organizations. You will provide support and technical assistance to partner coalitions and state work groups to contribute to mobilize change and create collective community impact. You will work in partnership with the Director of Engagement and Virginia’s Youth in Action (VAYA) members to ensure that youth voice and lived expertise is centered in your policy recommendations.

Strategic Communications:
You will work with the Director of Communications on developing and executing communications that further advocacy objectives. These may include policy briefs, one-pagers, blogs, etc. You will also conduct and participate in trainings and presentations on education and advocacy related to your issue area of focus.

Racial Equity:
You will promote racial equity across all dimensions of your work, ensuring that policies put forward are assessed for their impact on all races.

Required Qualifications:

Strong verbal and written communication:
Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas. Confident and persuasive in public speaking.
Experienced lobbyist:
Knowledge and understanding of the Virginia state legislative process and evidence-based policy making with a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in state-level policy advocacy.
Collaborator:
Ability to build relationships with legislators, community members, partners organizations and other stakeholders. Able to work collaboratively with others with different backgrounds, beliefs, and values. Engages in conflict productively.
Ability to effectively analyze data and research to identify trends and inform policy making.
Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice. Actively centers equity and inclusion and promotes equitable practice and solutions.
Must live within a 30 mile radius of Richmond, VA.

• Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge and experience in the family economic security, health equity, youth mental health, and/or child welfare policy areas.
• Experience with media/communications.
• Experience with community engagement.

Location:

This role will be based in Richmond, VA. Voices has a hybrid work schedule with an in-office day on Wednesdays in Richmond required. Additional in-person days in Richmond are required during the General Assembly session and as needed throughout the year.

Benefits:
We are a talented team motivated by the significance and impact of our work. Voices values its employees and their lives beyond work, and we maintain a flexible and supportive workplace. We aspire to create an environment where our team can thrive as it works to support a thriving Virginia. For example, we provide:

Excellent health insurance with fully covered health, dental, and vision employee premiums
Access to health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
30 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays; paid parental leave
A retirement plan with 3% contributions from employer (no required match)
Professional development stipend
Monthly remote work stipend; and a flexible, hybrid work environment

Application Review Date:
We’ll start reviewing applications after August 3, 2026 when the Final date to receive applications. While our review process can take some time, this doesn’t mean you’re not being considered; please be patient as we carefully evaluate each candidate.

A Note to Potential Candidates:
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