About GBPI
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) strives to conduct rigorous analysis and research to advance policy solutions that ensure all Georgians thrive. We examine the state’s budget, taxes and public policies to provide thoughtful analysis and responsible solutions that address inequities in our state. We educate the public about complex issues confronting Georgia. We activate Georgians to call for policy solutions that put people first. Our aim is to inspire informed debate and decision-making, advancing our vision of a state budget informed by the people that improves economic opportunities for all Georgians, creating a just, equitable and inclusive economy.
Position Overview
GBPI seeks a team member to lead our safety net and economic security agenda. The successful candidate will promote policies that improve equity and create a pathway to economic opportunity for all Georgians. An ideal candidate is a relationship-oriented leader with a focus on collaboration, teamwork, growth, and continuous learning, with demonstrated experience with sharing power and knowledge. Areas of research and advocacy focus will include, but are not limited to, food assistance, policies related to direct cash assistance/other types of economic transfers and major safety net programs. The portfolio also includes GBPI’s work monitoring federal legislation and state budget trends that affect Georgians with low incomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has policy expertise in key economic support programs, experience in policy research and data analysis and who loves collaborating with team members and external partners. This position will join an enthusiastic, relationship-oriented and fun team of analysts working to develop and advance public policies that promote justice and dignity for communities across Georgia.
Scope of work
- Budget analysis
- Research and writing
- Advocacy
- Media engagement
- Partner relationships and coalitions
Must Have Qualifications:
- A commitment to GBPI’s mission to improve the well-being of people with low and moderate incomes.
- A commitment to advancing multiple dimensions of equity and inclusion, including racial and gender equity in policy analysis and advocacy as well as GBPI’s internal and external relationships.
- Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in public policy, public administration, government, political science or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in policy research and quantitative data analysis in the context of policymaking, organizing, and/or advocacy, in the areas of economic security, food assistance, public benefits, or direct cash policies.
- A deep understanding of how racism and white supremacy show up in state policymaking processes and experience using this analysis to build more equitable internal and external practices.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-policy-oriented audiences both in writing and through oral presentations.
- Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to accuracy.
- Willingness to represent GBPI’s policy work in front of both large and small audiences and serve as a media spokesperson.
- In-depth knowledge of key state and national trends in poverty, equity and economic security.
- At least five years of experience working with policymakers, advocates and other constituencies to develop policy options and strategies to achieve desired change.
- Experience centering the knowledge of impacted communities by prioritizing community input, evaluating ideas with partners at the beginning of (and continually throughout) research and policy development and rejecting messaging that frames communities through deficits.
Nice to Have Qualifications:
- Expertise or experience in any of the following areas: analyzing state or federal policies and budgets, human services, health care, housing, education, tax policy or public finance.
- Familiarity with the legislative process and how research, communications, and outreach work together to shape public policy debates.
- Experience producing data visualizations using Adobe Creative Suite, Tableau or other design tools.
- Skills and experience in legislative advocacy, coalition organizing, and media relations.
- Experience in grant writing
- Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, or R (includes experience in requesting and cleaning data).
- Experience with the U.S. Census Bureau’s multiple data sources and systems and/or Georgia government agency data sources.
Details:
Supervisor: This position formally reports to the CEO.
Compensation: Compensation and title will depend on experience and salary will range from $90,000 to $110,000 in alignment with the GBPI Compensation Philosophy
Location: The GBPI team works remotely; however, this position will require frequent travel to the Capitol, in-person staff meetings in Atlanta, and partner meetings or other convenings throughout the state.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to sfox@gbpi.org with ‘First Initial Last Name Economic Security Position’ in the title line. No calls, please. In your cover letter, please highlight 1) why you’d love to join our team, 2) up to three of your top skills that match our qualifications and 3) how you incorporate racial equity into your work. The writing sample should be related to policy and research and be no more than 4 pages. Deadline to apply is 2/27/2026. This deadline may be extended as needed based on applicant pool.
The Georgia Budget & Policy Center values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; immigrants; people with disabilities; people of any sexual orientation or gender identity; and people with low-income backgrounds and other diverse life experiences. We value the lived experiences that our staff bring to bear on the work as deeply relevant expertise.
