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Posted Jun 22, 2026

Criminal Justice & Drug Policy Analyst

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Job Description: • Analyzing proposed policy changes and reporting on benefits, drawbacks, and other findings to team members • Collecting and sharing data and other pertinent information to team members in preparation for legislative testimony, legislative briefings, public speaking, events, and media appearances • Assisting team members with policy research, including researching and summarizing various components of state and federal laws to support our policy research and implementation efforts • Writing commentary and blog posts for Reason.org and other outlets • Other duties as assigned • Occasional travel might be required Requirements: • Entrepreneurial mindset and extremely resourceful • Exceptional writing and communication skills and an ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-experts • Working knowledge of state legislative processes and practices • Familiarity with or willingness to learn about the nuances of policy with an eye for detail • Ability to work effectively across the political aisle with diverse groups of stakeholders and interests • Curiosity and self-motivation to learn new things and tackle difficult problems you may have never dealt with before • General alignment with Reason Foundation’s mission to advance a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles Benefits: