Senior Fellow: Economic Security & Worker Transitions (Modernizing Social Protections)
About this role
Senior Fellow: Economic Security & Worker Transitions (Modernizing Social Protections)
Role Overview
The Senior Fellow for Economic Security will lead NELP’s efforts to modernize social protection systems, with a primary focus on Unemployment Insurance (UI) and strengthening job transitions. This role is critical for developing innovative, research-backed policy ideas that can be scaled and replicated across states.
Core Responsibilities
- UI Modernization: Develop and advocate for policy models that modernize UI systems to better serve today's workforce, with particular attention to the dislocation from AI and other macrotrends.
- Policy Leadership & Innovation: Design durable policy solutions, such as more effective worker profiling, income support during training, and more, to lead state-level policy shifts.
- Analytical Impact: Ensure all policy decisions are analytically informed, focusing on the projected scale of impact and the number of workers assisted, in partnership with the VP of Narrative and Impact.
- Strategic Partnership: Work closely with the VP of Policy Solutions and the VP of Partnerships and Advocacy to align policy research with high-impact advocacy campaigns.
Key Deliverables:
- Conduct outreach and map policy trends and campaigns in their focus area.
- Convene and lead strategy sessions, including with NELP staff and the Board Program Committee.
- Author a final policy report/proposal with actionable recommendations, co-authoring with NELP staff where appropriate.
- Present findings publicly, including through public speaking and media engagement.
Qualifications
- Deep expertise in labor economics, law, or public policy, specifically regarding social insurance and wage policy.
- Proven track record of translating complex economic analysis into actionable, politically compelling policy solutions.
- Commitment to racial and gender equity in the design of economic security programs.
Program Logistics
- Duration: 6 months (June – November/December)
- Contract: Consultancy
- Availability: Fellow must be available to attend internal meetings (estimated 2 hours per week.) Additionally, Fellow must be able to participate in-person at a NELP convening in September in either Washington DC or New York.
- Location: Any location within the US
- Reporting: Reports to the VP of Policy and Strategy.
- Compensation: NELP offers competitive compensation.
Application Deadline and Instructions
Deadline: Please apply no later than May 25, 2026
Instructions: Submit a resume and expression of interest highlighting your experience and availability.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Senior Fellow: Economic Security & Worker Transitions (Modernizing Social Protections) job at nelp remote?
Yes, this Senior Fellow: Economic Security & Worker Transitions (Modernizing Social Protections) position at nelp is remote, with team members based in Remote, United States. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Senior Fellow: Economic Security & Worker Transitions (Modernizing Social Protections) role at nelp full-time or part-time?
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When was the Senior Fellow: Economic Security & Worker Transitions (Modernizing Social Protections) job at nelp posted?
This Senior Fellow: Economic Security & Worker Transitions (Modernizing Social Protections) position at nelp was posted on May 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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