Policy Analyst Operations Specialist

Position : Policy Analyst / Operations Specialist

Work Hours (Client) : 8AM - 5PM EST

Pay Range : $2000 - $3000 USD/month(varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa Philippines Latin America or Any Region

Work Location : REMOTE

Type of Contract : Independent Contractor

Company/Client Overview:

A platform that takes the power of AI and puts it into educators and students hands to help them use it productively and responsibly in their respective work. With over 6 million users the company is the most used and loved AI platform built for education in the world.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are looking for a versatile Policy Analyst / Operations Specialist who can seamlessly blend analytical thinking with strong operational execution. This role supports leadership across policy research operational coordination project management and executive support.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys switching between deep-dive policy work and hands-on operational taskssomeone who brings structure clarity and follow-through to a fast-moving team while also supporting the organizations understanding of key U.S. education policy developments.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Research & Analysis

• Conduct first-pass reviews of legislation policy documents and regulatory updates related to the U.S. education landscape.
• Summarize key insights implications and recommended actions.
• Track relevant policy changes and help leadership stay informed.
• Prepare briefs and policy summaries as needed.
  

Operations & Project Management

• Maintain and organize operational workflows documentation and processesprimarily using Notion as the teams central hub.
• Track tasks deadlines and deliverables across teams.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and ensure follow-through on action items.
• Assist with preparing internal reports dashboards and updates for leadership.
  

Executive & Administrative Support

• Manage calendars schedule meetings and coordinate across multiple time zones.
• Draft and manage email communications and follow-ups.
• Provide organizational support for day-to-day administrative needs.
• Join meetings as needed to represent leadership capture notes and drive next steps.
  

External & Internal Communication

• Support communication with external partners and stakeholders (mostly async; occasional calls as needed).
• Prepare summaries agendas and documentation to support efficient collaboration.

Minimum Requirements:

Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills

Education: Bachelors Degree (required)

Experience: 3 years of related experience

Industry: Education industry ideal

Skills & Experience

• Experience in policy research AND operations project management or administrative support.
• Bachelors degree required.Policy-related studies (education public policy political science etc.) are a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; able to turn complex information into clear summaries.
• Highly organized detail-oriented and proactive.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
  

Technical Skills

• Notion (must-have) experience building or managing structured organized systems.
• Google Workspace (G Suite) Docs Sheets Slides Gmail.
• Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus but not required.

Required Experience:

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