[Hiring] Senior Associate, Policy Lab @RAISE US

Role Description

The Policy Lab is where RAISE US develops and tests new ideas. We find the most promising policy responses to AI-driven labor market change, design them into pilots that states and employers can run, and partner with leading economists to rigorously evaluate what works.

As we build out the Policy Lab, we are looking for a Senior Associate to support the development of our policy agenda; drive projects with state, research, and other partners from start to finish; and ensure we deliver, track, and scale impact in our first full year.

This role is a good fit for someone who is analytically strong, highly organized, a clear communicator, and energized by the chance to do high-impact work at an ambitious, early-stage organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Preparation: Draft and refine documents, including memos, policy briefs, pilot summaries, partner-facing materials, and presentations, for internal and external audiences.
• Project Management & Pilot Execution: Drive Policy Lab projects from start to finish, tracking progress against milestones and surfacing blockers or decisions that need leadership attention.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct research on topics relevant to the Policy Lab, from workforce, labor, and education policy to labor market trends and state government dynamics, to support our policy agenda, pilot design, and investment decisions.
• Expert & Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with leading economists, researchers, and policy experts, and support senior leadership with preparation for external meetings, briefings, and convenings, including background research, talking points, and follow-up coordination.
• Serve as a versatile contributor to the Policy Lab’s highest-priority work, taking on substantive research, analysis, project management, and written deliverables. Depending on interest and needs, specific projects may include:
  • Designing and launching pilots with state partners and academic researchers
  • Researching workforce, education, or technology policy to develop new ideas for the Policy Lab’s agenda
  • Working with research partners to design evaluations and track pilot outcomes

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a fast-paced policy, program strategy, or project management role (e.g., in government, consulting, a think tank, or nonprofit program management)
• Proven ability to take ambiguous, complex topics and break them down into clear, actionable plans. Strong capabilities in research and analysis, with ability to synthesize disparate data points into clear recommendations.
• Experience managing fast-paced workstreams and projects, from idea to implementation.
• Ability to lead meetings with experts, partners, and internal stakeholders; proficiency drafting concise memos, briefs, and presentations for RAISE US leadership, funders, and partners.
• Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments, build trust quickly, and drive alignment among diverse groups.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and mission driven.

Nice to have

• Experience in, knowledge of, or interest in labor, workforce, education, or tech policy; state or federal government; program evaluation; or AI usage and adoption.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• HSA options
• 401(k) option
• Life and disability insurance
• Other care and wellness benefits (including online mental health therapy and telehealth services)
• A home-office stipend for all new employees
• A generous professional development stipend

Employment Type

Full-time, exempt, at-will

Equal Employment Opportunity

RAISE US is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.