Job Announcement: Open Government Policy Analyst - Center for Effective Government
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Job Announcement: Open Government Policy Analyst - Center for Effective Government
 
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FYI: http://www.foreffectivegov.org/opengovpolicyanalyst Job Announcement: Open Government Policy AnalystThe Center for Effective Government seeks a Policy Analyst to join its Open Government Program. The Open Government Program advocates for proactive government disclosure of timely, useful information that empowers people to participate in democracy and to safeguard the well-being of their families and communities. The Policy Analyst will work to increase access to public information through improved implementation of the Freedom of Information Act, greater transparency of government spending, expanded disclosure of open government data, and more user-friendly public websites. For more than 30 years, the Center for Effective Government has been at the forefront of fighting for social justice and the public interest. Nationally known and impactful beyond its size, the Center strives for an open, effective government that invests in the common good, protects people and the environment, and advances the national priorities defined by an active, informed citizenry. We build broad-based coalitions to advance these values, create tools to encourage citizen participation in our government, work with policymakers to develop reform proposals, and publish research reports. This work is widely used by partners and allies, and it has been featured by MSNBC, CNN, C-SPAN, NPR, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, prominent online outlets such as The Huffington Post, and a wide selection of regional, state, and local papers, radio outlets, and television stations. Job Overview The Policy Analyst reports to Center for Effective Government’s Director of Open Government Policy. Responsibilities include:
Qualifications Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree and should have at least two years of relevant post-college work experience; an advanced degree is preferred. Candidates should have excellent analytic capacities; strong research skills; excellent writing skills, and an interest in open government issues. He or she should be intellectually curious, able to work independently, and value input from colleagues. The successful candidate will be positive, open, flexible, and enjoy mastering new subject areas and skills. Experience conducting advocacy, communicating with the media, and working with coalitions is preferred. The position is based in our Washington, DC office. Salary & Benefits Salary is commensurate with relevant experience, in the $36K-$45K range. The Center for Effective Government’s competitive benefits package includes health care and dental coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, a retirement plan, long-term disability insurance and access to Metro SmartBenefits. How to Apply Email the following to Sean Moulton, Director of Open Government Policy, at [hidden email]:
Please mention where you saw our job advertised. The Center for Effective Government is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority applicants and veterans to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Gavin Baker Open Government Policy Analyst Center for Effective Government (formerly OMB Watch) Phone: (202) 683-4834 Twitter: @opengavin LinkedIn: gavinrbaker
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