Policy Analyst

About Reinvestment Fund:

Reinvestment Fund’s Policy Solutions team (Policy) partners with government, nonprofit, and other civic leaders to support strategic decision-making to strengthen communities. We conduct rigorous research and build analytic tools that help stakeholders implement effective interventions to achieve equitable outcomes. We are recognized nationally for producing objective research on residential and commercial market conditions, fair housing, access to high quality early childhood education, mortgage foreclosures and evictions, fresh food access, community social wellbeing, and the impact of housing and community development programs.

About the Position:

The Policy Analyst conducts spatial, statistical, and qualitative data analysis in support of Reinvestment Fund’s Policy Solutions department for clients primarily in the public and nonprofit sectors. Specific topics of focus include but are not limited to affordable housing policy, equitable and inclusive community development, urban and rural food access, and access to high-quality early childhood education.

Responsibilities:

Primary:

Collects, cleans, validates, and processes spatial and quantitative data in support of Policy Solutions internal and client deliverables.

• Performs statistical quantitative and spatial analysis by way of various programming software (SQL, ArcGIS, R, etc.)
• Creates maps, charts, and tables that represent the final results of the analytical processes.
• Contributes to publicly presenting data analysis to clients and stakeholders.
• Collects and analyzes qualitative data (e.g., interviews, focus groups, literature reviews, and field observation).
• Supports the work and contributes to the training of interns or fellows.
• Ensures accuracy of work products and publications.
• Support ad-hoc assignments.
• Approximately 10% travel to support Policy’s analysis of housing markets for clients. Travel is generally limited to the East Coast.

Secondary:

• Contribute to fostering a supportive work environment and positive work culture.
• Contribute to Reinvestment Fund's broader mission by actively participating in cross-departmental projects, committees, and working groups.

Education and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

• Master’s degree preferred (in social sciences, city planning, or related field); combination of Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience may be considered.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Subject matter knowledge in one or more of the following policy areas: housing, city planning, public health, early childhood education, food access, community development, related social science disciplines.
• Strong analytical thinking including experience with statistical and spatial methodologies.
• Data analysis skills using at least one of the following: ArcGIS, SQL, R, STATA.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Qualitative research skills conducting at least one of the following: surveys, interviews, focus groups, literature reviews.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to travel for 2-3 nights at a time approximately every six weeks.
• Interest in learning about new subjects, methods, and datasets.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Ability
• Continuous Learning Mindset
• Effective Communication
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Results-Driven

Work Location:

Reinvestment Fund provides a flexible hybrid home/office work arrangement. It is anticipated that a combination of working remote and 2 days/week in the Philadelphia, PA location will allow for face-to-face interactions.

Compensation and Benefits:

Reinvestment Fund offers a competitive salary based on experience and skills, as well as an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health, disability and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and transportation), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and EAP program.

The salary range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $63,600 and $71,500/year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Reinvestment Fund uses E-Verify to validate all new hires' ability to legally work in the United States and all new hires may be subject to a background check.

Reinvestment Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, non-job-related disability, or status as a veteran. Reinvestment Fund is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) throughout our organization and in our external investment practices.

Reinvestment Fund, Inc. has an affiliate, RF Impact Advisers, Inc. (“RFIA”) that is a state-registered investment adviser. In order to advance compliance with and prevent violations of federal and state securities laws and to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest, RFIA has adopted a Code of Ethics to govern certain conduct of its staff, including certain staff of Reinvestment Fund because Reinvestment Fund is an advisory affiliate of RFIA. As part of this Code of Ethics, there are specific personal reporting and other requirements and disclosures of personal financial and/or securities transactions information for certain individuals, and this reporting may extend to your household members.