Policy Analyst

The Colorado Fiscal Institute is seeking a Policy Analyst!

WHAT WE DO

The Colorado Fiscal Institute (CFI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for sound tax, budget, and economic policies that promote equity and widespread economic prosperity. Through innovative research, advocacy, communications, and deep partnerships, CFI is leading a growing movement to advance anti-racist fiscal and economic policies that support working families and dismantle constitutional and structural barriers to equitably shared wealth and power in Colorado.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion_

CFI is committed to the ongoing effort to create and maintain a workforce that reflects our unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Recruiting staff that reflects the diversity of perspectives and lived experiences of Colorado is a priority. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse communities, constituencies, and identities, including but not limited to : class, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion / spirituality, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, immigration status, sexual orientation, history of incarceration, military status, and geographic location.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Colorado Fiscal Institute (CFI) is seeking a Policy Analyst to contribute to its efforts to inform and shape tax, budget, and economic policy debates in Colorado. The Policy Analyst will support CFI's work across various functions including legislative and ballot advocacy, research, outreach, and communications. This position is integral to CFI's ability to use research and data to inform and advance people-centered economic and fiscal policies that promote equity and widespread economic prosperity. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, skilled in writing, speaking, and critical thinking, and bring a collaborative results-driven approach.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Research, Policy Analysis & Writing

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to advance CFI and partner policy priorities, or to help answer research requests
• Develop, write, and disseminate research-based reports, blog posts, issue briefs, factsheets, opinion pieces and other materials related to proposed state legislation

Legislative Advocacy

Outreach, Coalitions & Campaigns

Statewide Education & Strategic Communications

Professional Development & Organizational Contribution

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATION

WHAT OUR ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING

CFI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, CFI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CFI will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants for failing to disclose wage rate history in accordance with applicable law.

CFI expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CFI employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.