Director, Policy Research & Analysis - Catholic Charities USA

Summary Description: The Director for Policy Research and Analysis supports the Catholic Charities USA Government Relations Team by researching and providing analysis to policy issues and recommendations to substantiate and inform CCUSA’s portfolio of policy priorities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Gather and analyze information from a variety of sources, including Congressional hearings and press releases, budget documents, non-profit and human services partners, media and other stakeholders, and offer fact checking as needed.
Identify issues of potential impact to the network and collect feedback from network agencies on potential policy implications.
Prepare, issue research, statistical briefings and memos & recommend responses to substantiate policy positions.
Monitor key policy issues and emerging policy trends and opportunities to generate applicable research content, communications and data.
Develop subject matter expertise and provide internal briefing materials on key issue areas.
Prepare recommended responses and strategies to potential issues of impact.
Monitor emerging policy trends that relate to the government relations team policy portfolios.
Prepare forward facing and internal summary and briefing documents to support the work of the government relations team.
Perform special analyses as requested by agency leadership.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Embrace CCUSA’s values and the behaviors that support the values

Respond in a timely manner to management requests for information
Excellent research skills with the ability to conduct research and produce content
Strong written and oral communication skills
Interest and/or experience in domestic social policy issues; ability and willingness to understand and commit to CCUSA’s mission and Catholic identity.
Strong internal and external relationship building skills
Solid organizational and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task
Excellent project management skills and ability to work independently.
Leader mentality and comfortable working in a fast paced, often demanding environment
Strong customer/member services skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with senior officials of non-profits, government etc.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and to make timely, value-based decisions
Proven ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
Ability to excel in fast-paced, changing, and challenging environments
Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office Suite programs
Demonstrated ability to learn new web-based programs

Education & Experience:

BS/BA (or equivalent experience) in Political Science or similar field
Graduate degree in Political Science, or JD preferred
Five years of experience in a non-profit, association or related fields required,

Work Environment:

This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and repetitive lifting of minimal weight.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key components and primary responsibilities.

Application Process

Email a cover letter and resume to hr@catholiccharitiesusa.org.

CCUSA provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, military service or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, disability or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CCUSA complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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Job Title: Director, Policy Research & Analysis
Posted On: September 9, 2025