POLICY ANALYST

The Center for Data Innovation is seeking a policy analyst to focus on digital policy issues in the UK and the EU.
The ideal applicant should not only be an excellent researcher who can quickly produce high-quality written reports and articles, but also an engaging public speaker and social media pundit who is committed to advancing digital innovation to spur economic growth and improve quality of life. The applicant should have a deep understanding of the existing tech policy debates, including issues such as artificial intelligence, data protection, content moderation, platform regulation, and cybersecurity, and be willing to use evidence and logic to challenge conventional wisdom when appropriate.
The Center for Data Innovation brings an unapologetically pro-innovation perspective to tech policy. The Center is part of the nonprofit, nonpartisan Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the world’s leading think tank for science and technology policy.
This position will be based in London and will be hired on a renewable one-year term. The salary for this position will be £50,000 to £70,000, depending on experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Write reports, blog posts, op-eds, and responses to consultations on relevant digital policy issues.
• Regularly contribute to the Center’s successful series of interviews “5 Questions with a Data Innovator” to highlight different stories about how data innovation is changing government and industry.
• Organize, host, and speak at conferences, panel discussions, debates, and other policy events.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in digital policy, including European policymakers, thought leaders, media, and other key influencers.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and interest in technology policy.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written, including an ability to write clear, succinct, and persuasive research papers, op-eds, and blog posts.
• A successful track record analyzing technology policy issues and educating policymakers about the impact of legislative or regulatory proposals.
• Highly proactive, independent, and flexible, with an ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to network and build relationships with outside organizations.
• Graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in public policy, economics, political science, law, statistics, information science, computer science, or a related field.

Application process:

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Resume (2 pages, max)
• Cover letter stating your specific interest and qualifications for the position (1 page, max)
• Writing sample, preferably on a topic related to technology policy (3 pages max)

Applications will be considered until the position is filled

• Write reports, blog posts, op-eds, and responses to consultations on relevant digital policy issues.
• Regularly contribute to the Center’s successful series of interviews “5 Questions with a Data Innovator” to highlight different stories about how data innovation is changing government and industry.
• Organize, host, and speak at conferences, panel discussions, debates, and other policy events.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in digital policy, including European policymakers, thought leaders, media, and other key influencers