About Texas 2036 

Texas 2036 is a nonprofit public policy organization building long-term, data-driven strategies to improve the lives and opportunities of all Texans. We are a dynamic, rapidly growing organization seeking energetic individuals passionate about identifying and developing data-driven, pragmatic solutions to address the critical issues that matter most to all Texans. 

About the Role 

Texas 2036 is seeking a Policy Advisor to support our Health and Economic Mobility policy agenda, with a particular emphasis on improving health care affordability. This position will be responsible for developing, analyzing, and advancing policy initiatives that support our approach to fostering transparency, competition, and alignment of incentives in Texas’ health care markets. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of the Texas legislative process, a passion for health policy and health economics, and the ability to collaborate across ideologies and disciplines to produce meaningful policy impact. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the development and execution of Texas 2036’s health care policy strategy, with a focus on affordability and market reform. 
• Track, analyze, and synthesize legislative proposals and economic research relevant to health care markets. 
• Draft policy briefs, testimony, op-eds, and other communications materials to educate and inform policymakers, stakeholders, and the public. 
• Work directly with elected officials, legislative staff, agency leaders, and coalition partners across the political spectrum. 
• Contribute to coalition-building efforts by identifying and engaging stakeholders and facilitating productive, issue-focused collaboration. 
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to improve both policy development and messaging. 
• Represent Texas 2036 in meetings, at the Capitol, and at public forums or events. 

Qualifications 

• At least one session of professional experience working in or with the Texas Legislature (e.g., as a legislative staffer, policy analyst, or lobbyist) required. Additional experience working in or with state agencies or advocacy organizations on health care reform preferred. 
• Demonstrated interest in health economics or health policy. Hands-on experience, particularly Texas-specific, with health care systems, market dynamics, or regulatory structures preferred. 
• Results-oriented attitude and self-motivated entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, diverse, collaborative environment while managing and prioritizing many simultaneous projects. 
• Strong communication skills, including team, interpersonal, and public speaking skills. Strong written communication skills, including messaging skills and ability to communicate data-based information effectively. Able to write clearly and persuasively. Capable of summarizing complex information accurately and concisely. 
• Strong research skills and ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, identify trends or areas of concern, and investigate issues. Ability, familiarity or experience working with publicly available datasets, including turning datasets into powerful visualizations, preferred. 
• Able to develop effective, workable policy solutions supported by data and evidence using appropriate state policy levers. 
• Ability to respectfully engage, support, and collaborate in an intellectually diverse and creative work environment with colleagues and stakeholders of diverse personal and ideological backgrounds. This includes a commitment to constructive dialogue on controversial topics impacting our state. 
• Able to translate concepts, ideas, and broad goals into concrete tasks and agendas with tactical next steps for implementation. 
• Available to work extended hours during business peaks, including holidays, nights and/or weekends as required. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and GSuite applications (Google Drive/Docs/Sheets/etc.)
• Ability to effectively manage outside consultants. 
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in law, public policy, education, health, natural resources, or a related field preferred. 

Location 

The Policy Advisor, Health and Economic Mobility, will be based in Texas 2036’s Austin office. This is a hybrid role and the Policy Advisor will be expected to be present in the Austin office during the work day, three days a week on average. Additional office days may be required as needed, particularly during legislative sessions. The Policy Advisor must be able to travel (up to 20% of the time) to cities across Texas for meetings with various stakeholders, including board members, advisors, stakeholders, partners, and Texas 2036 colleagues.

To Apply 

If you are interested in applying for the Policy Advisor position, please send via email to jobs@texas2036.org your resume and a cover letter addressing your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the position’s responsibilities and qualifications.