POLICY ANALYST - FT

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Policy Analyst with a passion for human services.  This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on racial justice, second opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion.

WHO WE ARE - Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Pioneer, our employees are important. That’s why we offer a Total Rewards package that includes compensation and benefits to support employees' health, security, and balance.

Compensation:

New hires start between $73 448 and $97 931 based on experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market factors. While the full pay range is listed for this position for pay transparency, individual compensation is determined by various factors and may vary within the posted range.

Benefits:

Eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week):

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision

Additional coverage after 60 days:

• Life
• AD&D
• Disability

Other benefits:

• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Policy Analyst, Criminal Justice Reform and Decarceration advances Pioneer Human Services’ advocacy agenda aimed at reducing incarceration, addressing racial and economic disparities, and expanding community-based alternatives to the criminal legal system.  This role conducts policy research, analyzes legislation, develops data-informed recommendations, and supports advocacy strategies that influence local, state, and federal policy.  This role supports the development and execution of data-driven policy strategies aligned with Pioneer’s Theory of Change and legislative priorities.

The Policy Analyst collaborates closely with advocacy leaders, program, communications and external partners to translate lived experience, research and program outcomes into credible policy influence.

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts policy research and analysis on criminal legal reform, reentry, housing, behavioral health, workforce development and related issues aligned with Pioneer’s mission, vision and Theory of Change.
• Tracks and analyzes local, state and federal legislation and regulatory activity impacting justice-involved individuals and Pioneer programs.
• Develops policy briefs, testimony, issues memos and advocacy materials that integrate data, research and lived experience perspectives.
• Supports the advancement of Pioneer’s policy priorities through coalition engagement, legislative meetings and coordinated advocacy campaigns.
• Collaborates with program, data and communications teams to ensure advocacy messages are accurate, consistent and grounded in program outcomes.
• Contributes to public education efforts, including reports, presentations and external communications that elevate Pioneer’s policy leadership.
• Supports relationship-building with legislators, agency staff, advocacy partners and community stakeholders.
• Assists in establishing and tracking advocacy performance metrics that demonstrate policy impact, visibility and system-level outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, social work, criminal justice or a related field.   An equivalent combination of education and directly related professional policy work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience in policy research, legislative analysis or advocacy work.
• Strong writing and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, accessible materials.
• Familiarity with legislative processes and public policy development.
• Commitment to racial equity, justice reform and Pioneer’s mission to eradicate mass incarceration.

PREFERRED/DESIRABLE:

• Lived experience with the criminal justice system is highly desired and valued as a core asset for informing policy analysis, advocacy strategy and coalition leadership.
• Advanced degree in public policy, law or a related field.
• Experience working with coalitions, community-based organizations or advocacy networks.
• Experience using data to inform policy positions and measure advocacy impact.
• Familiarity with Washington state policy landscape and justice-reform issues.

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement 

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.