California Budget & Policy Center

Research Analyst

• Collect, clean, and analyze state and local data to support policy and budget analyses.
• Prepare charts, tables, and graphics for use in reports, issue briefs, presentations, and other publications.
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of written materials, including reports, fact sheets, and memos.
• Track state and federal legislation, budget actions, and policy developments relevant to the Budget Center’s work, particularly related to early childhood development and/or housing and homelessness policies.
• Support analysts in reviewing data and materials for accuracy, clarity, and accessibility.
• Participate in public education and outreach activities, including presentations, webinars, and convenings, as appropriate.
• Support responses to requests for information from advocates, policymakers, journalists, and other stakeholders.
• Help translate technical or data-heavy content into materials suitable for non-expert audiences.
• Participate in internal equity-focused efforts and professional development activities.
• Engage in and contribute to the Budget Center’s race and gender equity efforts by applying an equity lens to research, analysis, and data interpretation, and participating in internal initiatives focused on equity and inclusion.
• Assist with the development of the Budget Center’s annual policy conference (Policy Insights).

Research Associate