Public Policy and Administration Specialist

Western Digital

. Provide critical strategic advising, technical assistance, and sophisticated legislative analysis to advance public investment in the arts across the Creative West region .

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,300 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. cultural policy and public investment strategies, with a strong ability to analyze legislative movements and synthesize complex data into actionable insights. Proficient in managing legislative tracking software and CRM platforms, particularly Quorum, while effectively engaging with executive-level networks and facilitating high-level meetings.

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U.S. Cultural Policy ExpertiseLegislative Tracking Software ManagementData Analysis and SynthesisExecutive-Level Network ManagementPublic Sector Agency Experience

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Hard Skills

Legislative AnalysisData SynthesisProject ManagementPublic Budget AnalysisGrant Program Design

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsConsultative AssistanceFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuorumCRM Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Public PolicyAdvanced Degree in Public AdministrationAdvanced Degree in LawAdvanced Degree in Regional PlanningAdvanced Degree in Economics

Industry Keywords

Public InvestmentNonprofit Arts EcosystemCultural PolicyPhilanthropic Fund DistributionState Arts Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide critical strategic advising, technical assistance, and sophisticated legislative analysis to advance public investment in the arts across the Creative West region
Act as an analytical anchor for the State Arts Agencies, translating policy trends into actionable strategies
Analyze state-level public budget variations and legislative proposals in real-time
Support the management and engagement of the State Arts Agency Executive Director Network
Provide direct consulting, technical assistance, and capacity-building resources to State Arts Agencies and other external cultural policy initiatives
Partner with the Director to develop the strategies for the State Arts Agency Innovation Fund and Advocacy Funds
Manage and optimize the department’s legislative tracking and CRM architecture (Quorum)
Present state-level tracking data and network updates in regular team sessions to collaboratively shape organizational advocacy strategies
Provide key programmatic and logistical contributions for departmental events, including team retreats and regional network convenings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep understanding of the U.S. cultural policy landscape and public and nonprofit arts ecosystem
High proficiency in managing legislative tracking software and CRM platforms (experience with Quorum is preferred)
Proven ability to track state-level legislative movements, analyze appropriations data, and synthesize complex updates into timely and clear briefs
Skilled at managing executive-level networks, providing consultative technical assistance, and facilitating high-level meetings
Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing shared data systems, project timelines, and departmental administrative workflows
An advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, regional planning, economics, or a related quantitative social science field is highly preferred
Direct, hands-on experience working within or closely alongside public sector agencies, state or local government, or quasi-governmental cultural institutions
Familiarity with the mechanics of public funding, grant program design, or philanthropic fund distribution mechanisms.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-paid health insurance
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Dental insurance partially subsidized by employee
401(k) with up to 5% match
37.5 hour work week
Generous vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays, plus the week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
100% remote work as well as co-working space flexibility
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their households