Job Board

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Research, the Policy and Planning Analyst:

Undertakes research and analysis on applicable trends and policies in order to facilitate the support of policy review and development by leadership and internal/external stakeholders and partners.

Actively participates in policy consultation for department and organizational implementation by participating in relevant forums, conferences, and training courses.

Provides support for training and capacity building for department staff, other stakeholders and partners related to policy implementation and impact upon operations.

Produces periodic updates and briefs on policy development related efforts to be used by stakeholders, ORSP, OVPR and the University of Michigan research administration community.

Participates in and supports the development of policy tools and plans that facilitate achievement of unit and organizational objectives.

Supports the preparation of strategic planning documents based on research findings specific to regulations and policy.

Follows Federal and State policy and regulatory activities and provides related analysis, comments, and background relative to the U-M research administration perspective.

Works with the project manager and operational teams to prepare detailed work plans, schedule and budget for the regulatory and policy component of projects;

Coordinates strategy and policy development, clarification and dissemination of policy reviews and reports;

Contributes to knowledge networks and communities of practice through identification of best practices and lessons learned.