WIL is seeking a Policy Advisor in workforce development to analyze state and regional education-to-workforce policy and recommend practical reforms.
About the Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL)
The Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL) is an applied workforce research initiative. WIL builds methodology-transparent workforce intelligence, including labor demand signals, occupational and credential pathways, and training-to-employment outcome measures, and works with education, employer, research, and community partners to turn that evidence into grant and sponsored-project collaborations. Learn more:
Opportunity type: this is a contingent proposal opportunity in WILs expert collaborator network, not a funded vacancy. It supports a competitive grant application WIL is preparing; no award has been made, and there is no guaranteed work or funding. If an award proceeds and the staffing model calls for it, WIL may offer a project-based contract or consulting engagement. We will ask before naming you or including your resume in any proposal.
What youll do
Analyze state and regional education-to-workforce policy
Identify policy levers such as credential attainment, workforce funding, and career pathways, and recommend reform options
Engage state agencies, workforce boards, employers, and policy organizations
Translate research and data into policy briefs, memos, and recommendations
Advise on policy-change strategy and outcome measures for the proposal
Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals when you authorize naming
Apply to be considered.
Requirements
Required
Experience in education or workforce policy analysis, advocacy, or advising at the state or regional level
Working knowledge of state workforce and education policy landscapes
Track record of policy briefs, reports, or testimony
Relationships with state agencies, workforce boards, or policy organizations
Comfortable as a project-based contract collaborator; remote US
Nice to have
Economic mobility or equity-focused research experience
Experience on philanthropically funded policy projects
Higher education or community college policy experience
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This position is listed as contract and able to be worked remotely.