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

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