Legislative & Policy Analyst

Take Control Initiative (TCI) works to remove barriers and increase access to birth control in Tulsa County. We work collaboratively with over 200 community partners, 20+ health center sites, and several state and national organizations. TCI operates at the intersection of health and education with the underlying belief that individuals will make the best decisions for themselves when equipped with information and resources.

Metriarch®, a project of TCI, is a women’s public health think tank that aims to normalize and broaden health conversations in Oklahoma. TCI utilizes collective impact and grassroots organizing principles, while recognizing that transformational impact requires action at individual, relational, and system levels. TCI’s organizational core values are:
Equity, Access & Innovation.

The Legislative & Policy Analyst supports Metriarch’s mission to improve women’s health in Oklahoma through policy analysis, research, and strategic communication. Reporting to the Data & Policy Director, this position works across Metriarch’s research and policy functions to analyze legislation impacting women’s and maternal health, educate key stakeholders and lawmakers on priority issues, and make complex information accessible to partners, policymakers, and the public.

This role works to track legislation and policies impacting women’s health in Oklahoma and effectively communicate up-to-date policy information to partners and community members in coordination with the Data & Policy Coordinator. This position uses strong analytical, policy, and communications skills to improve women’s health in Oklahoma while building more widespread access to policies affecting women in the state.

The Legislative & Policy Analyst monitors Oklahoma legislative activity and emerging policy trends, assesses potential implications for proposed legislation and existing policies, and develops clear, data-driven recommendations. This role also will support ongoing research initiatives and broader organizational strategy.

Success in this role requires superb written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical judgement, attention to detail, and an ability to communicate thoughtfully about complex issues. The ideal candidate is familiar with the Oklahoma state legislative process, is passionate about women’s health, and able to engage diverse stakeholders across a variety of topics.

• Analyze, identify and update the status of legislation and policies within the Metriarch® scope of women’s public health; this includes closely monitoring actions taken by the Oklahoma legislature (e.g., social media, publications, committee and floor hearings and interim studies) and providing analysis on the potential impact of proposed bills and policies.
• Provide facilitation for Metriarch®’s Legislative weekly Clearinghouse calls during the Oklahoma Legislative Session and any Extraordinary Sessions that may occur.
• Maintain and update the Metriarch® Legislative Tracker during Oklahoma legislative sessions & update archived pages with Metriarch® /TCI staff support as needed
• Provide support for Metriarch®’s website -(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). - and curate, develop, and share content for Metriarch® and TCI staff to approve and post.
• Translate policy analysis and research findings into clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate communications, including talking points, presentations, website content, fact sheets, newsletters, and other educational materials.
• Monitor nationwide legislative trends and their potential impact on women’s public health in Oklahoma and share key observations weekly.
• Develop strategic talking points on policies by collaborating with…