Criminal Justice & Drug Policy Analyst
Job Description:
- Analyzing proposed policy changes and reporting on benefits, drawbacks, and other findings to team members
- Collecting and sharing data and other pertinent information to team members in preparation for legislative testimony, legislative briefings, public speaking, events, and media appearances
- Assisting team members with policy research, including researching and summarizing various components of state and federal laws to support our policy research and implementation efforts
- Writing commentary and blog posts for Reason.org and other outlets
- Other duties as assigned
- Occasional travel might be required
Requirements:
- Entrepreneurial mindset and extremely resourceful
- Exceptional writing and communication skills and an ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-experts
- Working knowledge of state legislative processes and practices
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn about the nuances of policy with an eye for detail
- Ability to work effectively across the political aisle with diverse groups of stakeholders and interests
- Curiosity and self-motivation to learn new things and tackle difficult problems you may have never dealt with before
- General alignment with Reason Foundation’s mission to advance a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles
Benefits: