Policy Analyst

🔍 Dean of Research, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Communications

📅   : Nov 07, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 105148 Requisition #

SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:

The Stanford Cyber Policy Center at the Freeman Spogli Institute is Stanford's premier hub for the interdisciplinary study of issues at the nexus of technology, governance, and public policy. The Cyber Policy Center, together with its programs, is dedicated to fostering trust, safety, and resilience in the digital realm through education, research, and public policy. Our overarching goal is to contribute to the betterment of society by addressing digital challenges and opportunities in ways that promote positive social impact.

Our VPDoR Diversity Journey:

We create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people.
We provide equitable access and opportunity to all members of the community in order to do their best work, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We listen to and value all colleagues who bring diverse perspectives to the advancement and development of a respectful community.
We promote a culture of belonging, equity, and safety.
We embed these values in excellence of education, research, and operation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Stanford Cyber Policy Center (CPC) is seeking a Policy Analyst to join our team exploring internet abuse, information manipulation, and emerging technology. This role will be an integral part of a dynamic and collaborative team carrying out cutting edge research. You will provide consultative guidance to our director and researchers on sensitive issues related to trust and safety, platform policy, information interference, and emerging technology. By working closely with researchers and staff you will develop coherent outreach strategies that translate our research for communication and presentations to policy makers, practitioners, community leaders and peers. You will have Internet policy expertise and contacts to brief the team and engage on current debate, policy and regulatory developments, and relevant events related to CPC’s research areas.

In this role you will:

Be intimately familiar with the research of the Cyber Policy Center – both ongoing and published – to identify important policy implications and findings relevant to ongoing public debate.
Develop original content for a lay but sophisticated national and global target audience.
Submit weekly briefings to the CPC team summarizing important ongoing public debates.
Organize events and briefings with CPC experts and relevant interested stakeholders.
Revise, edit and provide feedback on publications; draft executive summaries of ongoing research for a policy audience.
This is a 100% FTE fixed-term position. The term concludes two years from the start date and may be extended based on need and funding availability. This position may be based in either Washington, D.C. or the San Francisco Bay Area. Please apply only if you are currently located in one of these areas or are willing to relocate.

CORE DUTIES:

Research, plan, write, and edit original/complex publications for style and substance.
Develop and publish sensitive policy statements and publications for internal and/or external audiences.
Ensure adherence of editorial content to guidelines and oversee the work of other editorial staff or free-lancers.
Recommend changes and amendments to communications or publications.
Work within deadlines and cost constraints of clients.
Advise and collaborate with clients on editorial and publication methods.
Communicate with writers, editors, photographers, vendors, and contractors, and review publication process.
Serve as a resource in developing strategies that promote effective delivery of publications/editorials to target audiences.
May assist with performance evaluation, hiring, and staff management.
May supervise professional or support personnel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong writing, analysis and critical reading skills.
Knowledge of ongoing debates around technology and social media regulation.
Highly professional and rapid communication abilities and the discretion to communicate appropriately to different audiences.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sitting.
Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional evening and weekend hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Remote/Hybrid:

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $86,097 to $114,124 per annum for remote positions.

The expected pay range for this position is $111,329 to $132,242 per annum for hybrid positions.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, performance; as well as other business and organization needs such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the unit, department and reporting relationships.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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