Project Policy Analyst Supervisor - Oakland, CA,

Job Description

Position Summary :

Under the supervision of NPI's Director, the Project Policy Analyst Supervisor 2 will provide leadership and coordination of research and evaluation studies focused on a range of nutrition and physical activity policies and programs and will supervise NPI's Project Policy Analyst section. Responsibilities include planning and implementing complex research and evaluation studies; identifying potential measures of outcome and impact; designing evaluation tools; overseeing data management and analysis; and disseminating findings to internal and external stakeholders to inform programs and policies. The Project Policy Analyst Supervisor 2 is a technical leader with recognized expertise in evaluation of community-based nutrition and physical activity programs. The position functions with a high degree of autonomy, exercising good judgment to develop and oversee the implementation of new systems and processes and meet tight deadlines. This position will manage the workload, professional development, and performance management of 3-7 project policy analysts, as well as survey workers and students, as needed.

Department Summary :

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) is a statewide institute within the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of California. NPI conducts and translates policy-relevant research to transform environments for healthy children, families, and communities. We are home to approximately 30-40 academic, staff and student employees located in the UCOP offices in Oakland and other locations.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department is the Nutrition Policy Institute. While this position normally is based in Oakland, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale : $88,900.00 / year to $126,400.00 / year

Job Posting Close Date :

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 1 / 5 / 2026.

Key Responsibilities :

35%

Supervision and project management : Provides direct supervision to project policy analyst section, as well as temporary staff such as survey workers and student workers, as needed. Leads and directs a wide variety of projects and follows through with all levels of staff and individuals inside and outside the organization to ensure timelines are met and deliverables are achieved.

15%

Dissemination : Supervises the dissemination of research and evaluation findings through a variety of written channels (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, blog posts, fact sheets) to reach different audiences (e.g., researchers, community health professionals, policy advocates) to provide insight and inform decisions. Prepares and delivers presentations at professional conferences and meetings with stakeholders and policy makers. Contributes to interim and final reports to funders.

35%

Research and evaluation : Leads efforts to conduct highly complex analyses of community-based nutrition and physical activity interventions. Designs evaluation methodologies and data collection tools and protocols. Identifies and develops solutions to evaluation issues, including developing and administering new systems and processes. Develops and implements data quality control protocols. Contributes to the development of analysis plans and works closely with data analysts to carry out complex analyses of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods evaluation projects. Manages the development and submission of IRB protocols and amendments for human subjects research, as needed.

10%

Strategic planning and proposal development : Researches and summarizes best practices in the field and emerging evidence and priorities to inform strategic planning. Participates in strategy and planning committees and working groups. Develops recommendations to guide the strategic direction of the organization. Develop grant proposals for state, federal, and foundation funding.

5%

Consultation and communication : Consults on projects as a recognized evaluation expert for internal and external stakeholders, including UC campus-based departments / programs. Provides recommendations and input on nutrition policy development, implementation, and evaluation at all levels (local, university, state, national). Makes high level contacts with diverse stakeholders, requiring diplomacy and persuasiveness in order to further the use of NPI research to inform policies and programs.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree and an advanced degree in public health, nutrition, social science or a related field and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Advanced degree in public health, nutrition, social science or a related field and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Thorough experience with evaluation study design, instrument development and validation, management of data collection, management and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, and dissemination of results for varied stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, both in person and remotely, with a wide range of people on a wide range of projects and topics. Careful and thoughtful editorial skills including the ability to synthesize information clearly and concisely, excellent presentation skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to problem-solve and complete work independently with a high degree of autonomy.
• Solid knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint for creating documents, reports and presentations as well as remote file storage and remote meeting software applications.
• Experience in evaluation of federally funded nutrition assistance and health promotion programs, such as WIC, SNAP, or SNAP-Ed.
• Expertise in development, implementation, and evaluation of organization- and jurisdiction-level nutrition policies.

Preferred Skills :

Special Conditions of Employment :

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

About Us

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian.

Collaborating to solve problems.

Connecting to serve communities.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

How to Apply

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External Candidates