Pennsylvania Legislative Science & Technology Policy Fellow (House Health Committee)

About the role

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Science and Technology Policy (COPA-STEP) Program is part of the Law, Policy and Engineering (LPE) Initiative in the College of Engineering. COPA-STEP focuses on real-world policy engagement and professional development, aiming to strengthen ties between the scientific community and the General Assembly in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and synthesize research, write and edit reports, and create policy recommendations as assigned by the host office.
• Meet both in-person and virtually with experts and stakeholders who have experience in the topic areas being studied.
• Manage schedule and workflow to ensure reports are completed in a timely manner.
• Work in team settings.
• Affiliate with the staff of the Health Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in Harrisburg, PA, for twelve months starting September 2026.
• Equip the House Health Committee with the expert knowledge and advanced research, analysis, and writing skills needed to meaningfully contribute to policy work within the committee.
• Enable the Pennsylvania General Assembly to make sound, data-driven policy and decisions.
• Attend trainings and weekly or bi-weekly check-ins with LPE/COPA-STEP and provide feedback, as requested.
• Support occasional LPE/COPA-STEP programming.

Requirements

• Possess a terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., Master’s, Ph.D., M.D., M.P.H., D.V.M., M.Eng., or equivalent).
• Preferred candidates will have experience in health policy, along with strong quantitative empirical research and data visualization skills.
• Exceptional writing skills, the ability to communicate with nontechnical audiences and translate complex ideas into easily digestible information, take initiative and manage their time well.
• Work in-office during the first six months of employment.
• Position would be based in Harrisburg—either at the capital complex or nearby (at the Joint State Government Commission, Center for Rural PA, Local Government Commission).

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must possess a terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., Master’s, Ph.D., M.D., M.P.H., D.V.M., M.Eng., or equivalent).
• Preferred candidates will have experience in health policy, along with strong quantitative empirical research and data visualization skills.
• Exceptional writing skills, the ability to communicate with nontechnical audiences and translate complex ideas into easily digestible information, take initiative and manage their time well.
• Work in-office during the first six months of employment.
• Position would be based in Harrisburg—either at the capital complex or nearby (at the Joint State Government Commission, Center for Rural PA, Local Government Commission).

Skills

• Strong quantitative empirical research and data visualization skills.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• The ability to communicate with nontechnical audiences and translate complex ideas into easily digestible information.
• Take initiative and manage their time well.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Roth retirement plans.
• A generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.