Education Policy Analyst

About the role#

The Education Policy Analyst role is a one-year, full-time, paid fellowship position within the Reason Foundation. This role supports the education team by providing policy research and data-driven analysis to advance school finance reform. The position is part of the Koch Associate Program and allows for remote work within the United States.

What you'll do#

• Research and summarize state education finance laws, including appropriations, budget bills, and taxation practices.
• Compile, clean, and analyze complex datasets to support policy research.
• Track legislative reform efforts across various states and produce regular reports.
• Assist the quantitative analyst with data projects, including statistical analysis and visualizations.
• Write commentary, policy memos, and blog posts for Reason.org and other outlets.
• Track and record team outputs, such as legislative meetings and published columns.

What you'll need#

• Strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, including experience combining and modeling datasets.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-experts.
• Curiosity and self-motivation to tackle difficult technical problems.
• General alignment with the Reason Foundation’s mission to advance libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law.
• While not required, knowledge of statistical analysis and programming languages such as R is preferred.
• Relevant academic background in fields such as Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Public Health, Business Administration, or Communications.

Location & details#

• Location: Washington, DC (Remote work available).
• Commitment: Full-time, one-year fellowship.
• Term: Rolling.