The Michigan League for Public Policy seeks a data analyst or senior data analyst to work on the Kids Count in Michigan project. This is an opportunity for someone with strong data analysis and research skills to promote child well-being across a wide range of policy areas, including education, health, economic security, and family and community factors. The successful candidate will lead the data analysis necessary to promote racial and economic justice policies benefiting families and children in the state of Michigan.
The Michigan League for Public Policy is a statewide research and advocacy organization that works to support economic security, equity and well-being for all Michigan residents through community engagement and the policymaking process. The League is the only Michigan organization that holistically provides research, analysis, policy recommendations and advocacy on a wide range of policy issues that impact those with low and moderate incomes and people of color. All of the League’s work is done through a racial equity lens and is informed by community voices, particularly Black and Brown voices which have historically been left out of policy decisions.
Kids Count in Michigan is part of a broad national effort to measure the well-being of children at the state and local levels and to use that information to shape efforts to improve the lives of children. For over 30 years, the League has been home to the state’s Kids Count project, producing timely data and analysis for partners across the state. The team produces the Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles every year and the Kids Count in Michigan Data Book on a biannual basis. The 2026 Data Profiles will be released on September 17 at our Champions for Kids event in Lansing.
Primary Tasks and Functions:
Qualifications: While no candidate will have every desirable quality, the ideal candidate would have:
The position is full-time and exempt. The League is based in Lansing, MI and utilizes a hybrid work environment, with the ability to have most of the work done remotely. Periodic, in-person meetings in Lansing are required, including one staff meeting per month. There may be some travel for meetings or presentations. Candidates must reside in the state of Michigan.
A full position description can be found here for a senior data analyst and here for an analyst. Senior data analyst candidates will be considered based on education (e.g., advanced degrees) and/or experience. Senior data analysts will have additional expertise in their fields, have more autonomy in the scope of their work and less direct oversight. Salary will be commensurate with this experience.
The starting salary range for a data analyst is $65,000-$74,000. The starting salary range for a senior data analyst is $75,000-$85,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience and internal pay equity. The League offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(K); paid family and medical leave up to 12 weeks a year; sick time; generous vacation time and 11 holidays/days off a year. The League office is closed for a two-week break at the end of the year/beginning of the next year.
The League is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive staff and workplace. To us, diversity means differing life experiences and backgrounds that may include gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation and age. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Applications must include all of the following:
The recruitment process for selected candidates will include:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to annek@mlpp.org. The posting will remain open until filled, but applicants will start being considered on January 30, 2026.