Entry Level Government Public Policy Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Hiring Range: $57,057- $67,358
Help Shape the Future of Health Care in North Carolina
Every North Carolinian deserves access to quality, affordable, and equitable health care. At the North Carolina Justice Center's
Health Advocacy Project (HAP), we work to make that vision a reality.
Our Health Advocacy Project works to ensure that individuals and families with low incomes, rural communities, and communities of color have meaningful access to comprehensive, high-quality health care. Through policy analysis, legislative advocacy, coalition building, public education, and strategic communications, HAP advances policies that improve health outcomes and create lasting change across North Carolina. ( ncjustice.org )
We're looking for a Policy Analyst who is energized by using research, data, and persuasive advocacy to improve people's lives.
What You'll Do As a member of the Health Advocacy Project, you'll help drive policy initiatives that influence health care access across North Carolina. You'll work alongside experienced advocates, researchers, community partners, and policymakers to identify challenges, develop solutions, and communicate why effective public policy matters.
Your work will include:
• Researching emerging health policy issues, legislative proposals, and administrative actions affecting North Carolinians.
• Developing policy reports, issue briefs, fact sheets, testimony, blog articles, and other materials that translate complex policy into clear, compelling information.
• Analyzing state and federal health policy and identifying opportunities to improve access, affordability, and health equity.
• Building relationships with legislators, state agencies, coalition partners, health care organizations, advocates, and community leaders.
• Representing the Justice Center in meetings, public forums, legislative discussions, and stakeholder convenings.
• Supporting advocacy campaigns through research, communications, and strategic policy recommendations.
• Helping educate community members, partners, and decision-makers about health policy issues affecting low-income and historically marginalized communities.
• Contributing to collaborative projects that strengthen North Carolina's health care system and promote equitable public policy.
Who You Are
You are curious, analytical, and committed to public service. You enjoy digging into complex policy issues, communicating ideas clearly, and working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds.
What You'll Bring
• Bachelor's degree in public policy or related ?eld.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in health policy, advocacy, and research.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with policymakers, partners, community members, and the media.
• An understanding of how public policy affects health outcomes and communities.
• Experience working with coalitions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or advocacy organizations is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity.
Preferred Qualications
• Advanced degree in public policy or related ?eld.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in health policy, advocacy, or research.
• Work experience in a non-pro?t organization.
Physical Requirements
The employee should have the ability to maintain focus and productivity while performing at a workstation for prolonged periods, including working on a computer, managing documents, or engaging in virtual meetings.
Work Environment
Hybrid work environment, including home and office.
Benefits
• Six weeks paid time off annually
• Paid parental leave and holidays
• Employer contributions to a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Part of the Bargaining unit
Why Join the Health Advocacy Project?
For more than three decades, the Health Advocacy Project has been a leading voice for equitable health policy in North Carolina. Our team has helped advance transformative policy changes, expanded access to health coverage, educated thousands of North Carolinians, and worked alongside communities to ensure that health policy reflects the needs of the people it serves. ( ncjustice.org )
At the North Carolina Justice Center, you'll join colleagues who believe that lasting change happens through thoughtful research, meaningful partnerships, and courageous advocacy. Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of people across North Carolina.
Our Commitment
The NC Justice Center is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, personal appearance, marital or family status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, natural hair styles, or other status as protected by State and Federal laws.
We are a Fair Chance Employer and work to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records. It is our intention to promote the full realization of equality in opportunity and employment.
The North Carolina Justice Center is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage candidates from all communities to apply.
Ready to lead meaningful change?
If you're passionate about advancing health equity through policy and advocacy, we'd love to hear from you.