Project and Policy Analyst 1

PROJECT POLICY ANL 1 RP (005255)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000407

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

9/4/2026 7:10:15 PM

Date Last Edited:

9/22/2026 6:05:25 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

9/22/2026

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1180O

Organization:

LUSKIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS        

Division Code:

1181D

Division:

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS               

Department:

117600 - VOTING RIGHTS PROJECT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000407

Position Description ID

264168

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 1 RP (005255)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RP: Research and Public Service PR

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.01

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40772425

Reports to Payroll Title:

STDT LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40055348

Department Head Payroll Title:

PROF-AY

CLOSE SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition there may be formal training.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under close supervision of the Directors, the Junior Policy Analyst assists in policy, research, and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation. The position participates in interpreting, monitoring and analyzing information regarding policies and procedures and provides information and support to department administrators, stakeholders, and the legal team.

The UCLA Voting Rights Project (VRP) is located within the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and is operated in partnership with the UCLA School of Law and the UCLA School of Social Sciences. VRP works to ensure an accessible and equitable system of voting through impact litigation, research, and clinical education.

Program &

Administrative

support

Under close supervision, assists in policy, research, and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders.

90%

Stakeholder Engagement Support

Under close supervision, provides support in cultivating relationships with stakeholders and or policy experts in order to promote LPPI's research and programmatic function. Support organization at public-facing events, webinars, and policy briefings, as needed. Engages with external stakeholders such as vendors, community partners and funders.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in good academic standing from an accredited college or university.

Required

Interpersonal skills and ability to maintain cooperative relationships and ongoing communications with persons of diverse social, educational, and cultural backgrounds.

Required

Working knowledge of social science research methods and ability to communicate research and policy-related information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Required

Highly organized with strong skills in using project management tools to compile information in the most efficient and informative, manage project tasks, and track progress and information.

Preferred

Demonstrate exceptional abilities at writing, reporting and copy editing. This includes the ability to write concise, logical, grammatically correct documents and materials for academic and public consumption.

Preferred

Ability to help extract data, merge different data sets, read and review syntax for coding of large data sets.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Luskin School of Public Affairs

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.