LATINO POLICY & POLITICS INSTITUTE IS SEEKING POLICY ANALYST
Position Title: Policy Analyst
Position Type: Contract
Payroll Title: Project Policy Analyst 2
Target Salary Range: $31.13/hr. to $40.71/hr. with full University of California benefits
Office Environment: Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual)
UCLA Requisition Number: 9582
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute addresses the most critical domestic policy challenges facing Latinos and other communities of color through research, advocacy, mobilization, and leadership development to propel policy reforms that expand genuine opportunity for all Americans.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Policy & Strategy (DPS), the Policy Analyst will serve as a strategic and analytical partner, conducting political landscape analyses and developing research-informed toolkits to support advocacy and mobilization efforts. The role requires strong project management and organizational skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external policy stakeholders.
The Policy Analyst will support the DPS in advancing local, state, and federal policy priorities and will lead high-level public-facing projects, including efforts to expand Latino representation in decision-making bodies and evaluate government investments in communities of color. The position also represents the DPS in meetings and public forums to enhance UCLA LPPI’s visibility and impact.
Additional responsibilities include supervising and training student policy fellows, supporting advocacy communications, coordinating events, strengthening external partnerships, and providing rapid-response policy analysis. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
