Education Policy Advisor

ACE Scholarships is a non-profit organization focused on providing low-income children with access to quality K–12 private schools. The Education Policy Advisor will connect ACE with state and federal stakeholders, manage scholarship program compliance, and track education policy legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Track state and federal legislation impacting K–12 education choice programs
• Manage state-specific SGO eligibility requirements, including initial qualification, annual renewals, and ongoing compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
• Interpret statutory and regulatory changes and summarize implications for ACE
• Maintain internal resources on program eligibility and compliance requirements
• Identify policy trends and communicate updates to leadership
• Support organizational readiness for new or updated programs
• Translate legislative requirements into operational considerations
• Assist internal teams in understanding program rules and compliance expectations
• Maintain awareness of broader education policy developments
• Prepare policy summaries, memos, and briefing materials
• Organize research in accessible formats for internal teams
• Track state and federal legislation impacting K–12 education choice programs
• Interpret statutory and regulatory changes and summarize implications for ACE
• Identify policy trends and communicate insights to leadership
• Prepare policy summaries, memos, and briefings for internal stakeholders

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of professional experience in policy analysis, research, government, legal, or regulatory environments
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• Experience working with or engaging state-level government officials or agencies (e.g., Governor's offices, Departments of Revenue, or Departments of Education)
• Experience reviewing or interpreting legislation, regulations, or policy guidance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing independent research projects
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex legislative and regulatory language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical policy concepts into clear summaries
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple policy developments simultaneously
• Strong professional judgment and ability to work independently
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in education policy and school choice programs
• Comfort engaging professionally with policy experts, legal professionals, and partner organizations
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into actionable insights
• Tech-comfortable, with the ability to learn new research tools or tracking systems quickly
• Adept at organizing research and tracking policy developments across multiple states
• Thrives in a fast-moving environment and demonstrates adaptability as policy landscapes evolve
• Strong alignment with ACE's mission, values, and founding principles