Senior Budget and Policy Analyst – Child Care

Job title: Senior Budget and Policy Analyst – Child Care

About the Role Senior Budget and Policy Analyst – Child Care is UDW's primary expert on child care policy and budget matters, combining in-depth policy analysis with advocacy to advance the union's mission and support members and those in their care. Based in Sacramento, CA, the role informs budget decisions and drives legislative initiatives that affect home care providers, family child care, and their communities.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement the union’s legislative and budget program.
• Advocate for the union’s legislative, budget, and strategic interests on Child Care before the Legislature, Administration, and relevant state and local agencies.
• Write, analyze, and track legislation.
• Testify at policy and budget hearings.
• Draft and submit letters of support/opposition, effectively communicating the union’s position to policymakers.
• Monitor, analyze and respond to state budget proposals and fiscal estimates for child care and other priority areas as needed.
• Monitor, analyze and respond to proposed rules and regulations impacting child care and other priority areas as needed.
• Develop policy briefs and white papers, providing in-depth analysis on key policy issues and making well-reasoned recommendations.
• Collaborate with child care and early education stakeholders and coalition partners and represent the union in various coalitions and stakeholder groups.

What We're Looking For

• No explicit qualifications are listed in the posting; candidates should expect to work on child care policy and budget matters and engage in legislative advocacy.

Nice to Have

• Not specified in the posting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $145,000.00 per year (USD); Exempt status.
• Schedule: In-person, full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.