Policy Advisor - Workforce Development

WIL is seeking a Policy Advisor in workforce development to analyze state and regional education-to-workforce policy and recommend practical reforms. About the Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL) The Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL) is an applied workforce research initiative. WIL builds methodology-transparent workforce intelligence, including labor demand signals, occupational and credential pathways, and training-to-employment outcome measures, and works with education, employer, research, and community partners to turn that evidence into grant and sponsored-project collaborations. Learn more: Opportunity type: this is a contingent proposal opportunity in WIL's expert collaborator network, not a funded vacancy. It supports a competitive grant application WIL is preparing; no award has been made, and there is no guaranteed work or funding. If an award proceeds and the staffing model calls for it, WIL may offer a project-based contract or consulting engagement. We will ask before naming you or including your resume in any proposal. What you'll do Analyze state and regional education-to-workforce policy Identify policy levers such as credential attainment, workforce funding, and career pathways, and recommend reform options Engage state agencies, workforce boards, employers, and policy organizations Translate research and data into policy briefs, memos, and recommendations Advise on policy-change strategy and outcome measures for the proposal Contribute qualifications and past-p