The incumbent will manage four policy committees; responsibilities include ongoing coordination and communication with the committee chairs, organization of meetings, collaborative development of the committee agenda, identification of committee goals, development of project plan, and oversight of the implementation and evaluation of the goal/outcome. Committee outcomes typically include the development of an in-depth policy report or educational forum. Educational forums will require identification and communication with local and national experts, presenter coordination, event promotion/recruitment, and logistic guidance. Serve as the project manager for special initiatives spear-headed by the Director and/or Chair of the Institute. Individual will be responsible for developing a full understanding of policy issues and implications on a wide range of subjects. Individual will attend high level meetings with the Director and Chair, will serve as an active participant, and will accept responsibility for maintaining and disseminating meeting records, action steps and other pertinent information. Exploratory research on emerging issues. The incumbent will develop applied research strategies that frame issues within national, state, and local contexts, providing evidence-based reports for further deliberation by key stakeholders. This process requires a critical investigation of all sides of a topic, benchmarking and performing cross-state analyses, and gathering input from content experts and regional leaders, including bipartisan public and elected officials. Information may be analyzed for consideration by policy makers. Work closely with IOP staff, assisting with the administrative and programmatic goals and objectives of the department. Contributing to the strategic planning and future project development. Incumbent will be required to attend weekly staff meetings, policy committee meetings, educational forums, and annual retreat. Cultivate and maintain relationships with regional leaders. Responsibilities include attendance to regional meetings and conferences, and face to face engagement with elected officials and other key stakeholders for excellent customer service and ongoing engagement.

Master's degree with five years' experience in this field preferred.