Food Policy Analyst

Job ID: 30197

Date Opened: 08/07/2025

Date Closed: 08/21/2025

Food Policy Analyst Job Summary

The food policy team in the Office of Planning works to make the District's food system more equitable, healthier, and sustainable. This position functions as a Policy Analyst responsible for conducting research, data analysis, and policy development and analysis, centering their work on resident input and racial equity best practices. The position will include organizing public events, public speaking and presentations, and interagency and intra-agency collaboration, with an emphasis on relationship and trust building. The position would focus on making the communities of the District healthier, sustainable, and economically vibrant; enhancing District resident input in DC food policies and programs; and contributing to carrying out the mission of OP. The ideal candidate has experience in food systems, institutional procurement, and research, with existing relationships in the District's food system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts research and analysis pertaining to urban agriculture, food processing, food access, entrepreneurship, workforce development, sustainability, and health equity. Research methods include collecting best practices from other states; analyzing legislation, regulation, and budget documents; conducting stakeholder interviews; and collaborating with partner agencies. Prepares technical food policy reports, including scoping, writing, editing, and reviewing information. Compiles, verifies, and analyzes data on government programs, budgets, stakeholder interviews, and challenges for residents and local businesses to be used in the development of studies and projects. Researches best practices pertaining to food and related systems, drawing on local, national, and international case studies and examples as appropriate. Analyzes and distills best practice research into clear summaries and written products.

Collaborates with key partner agencies, including the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Office of Contracting and Procurement, and the Departments of Health, Human Services, Small and Local Business Development, Corrections, Youth and Rehabilitation Services, Parks and Recreation, and Energy and the Environment. Organizes and hosts food policy and planning meetings, including stakeholder outreach, meeting preparation, presentation, and facilitation, notetaking and following up on key items.