Policy Analyst

The Policy Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing and interpreting state policy, contracts, and legislative policy and appropriations bills that have an impact on behavioral health (BH) and child welfare (CW) programs and services. This position contributes to the development of the Federation’s annual BH and CW budget and advocacy priorities, and actions aligned with the Federation’s strategic plan. The Policy Analyst will attend or review recorded legislative hearings, conduct and analyze research, develop advocacy tools, and provide staff support to the Member Interest Network (MIN) program areas for BH and CW, as assigned.

 Position requirements: 

• Knowledge of community-based organizations, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services programs, and Michigan legislative, administrative, and judicial processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues, programming, and challenges related to behavioral health, child welfare, residential treatment and juvenile justice services.
• Familiarity with systems-level change strategies and policymaking processes.
• Excellent consensus-building, meeting facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with a team and other organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with groups and individuals across the political spectrum and operate in a non-partisan manner.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting legislation, appropriations bills, regulatory language, and bodies of evidence-based research and scholarly works.

Other position requirements: Find full job description including job responsibilities, skill competencies, general and physical requirements at michfed.org.

Experience level: Minimum of three (3) years of combined experience within the behavioral health and child welfare systems. Experience working in policy or systems-level role involving collaboration between government and community-based organizations preferred.

Education level: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a human services, social work, or public policy related field (master’s-level preferred). 

Work location: Based in Lansing, Michigan. Work is largely remote with some in-person attendance and travel required. 

Compensation and benefits:  Salary is commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, long-term disability insurance, life insurance.

How to Apply

To apply, email to jenny@michfed.org your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position and qualifications. Please include “Policy Analyst” in the subject line.