Policy Analyst - State Government Relations - Remote Opportunity!

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

KinderCare's Government Affairs team works to expand access to high‑quality, affordable early childhood education (ECE) for families across the United States. The Policy Analyst, State Government Relations, will play a critical role in supporting the team's policy, advocacy, and legislative operations. This position provides crucial program administration, research, tracking, and communications support to ensure KinderCare's state government relations work is timely, coordinated, and effective.

The Policy Analyst will work closely with the Senior Government Relations Associates and broader Government Affairs team to monitor legislation, manage key processes and reporting, coordinate internal and external communications, and support advocacy activities such as fly‑ins and field engagement. This role is ideal for an early‑career professional who is passionate about public policy, eager to learn, and skilled at managing details in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor, track, and summarize state legislation, regulations, and policy developments relevant to early childhood education and childcare.
• Assist in preparing weekly policy updates, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution. Schedule and coordinate all internal State Quarterly Policy Calls and state advocacy meetings, including agenda, participant coordination and materials preparation, and follow‑up materials.
• Support the development of team reporting, including the Year‑End Report, Monthly Board of Directors updates, and internal communication materials. Maintain organized systems for tracking legislative activity, advocacy actions, and team deliverables.
• Help cascade policy information, updates, and action items to KinderCare field leaders and internal partners. Support the drafting of internal and external communications, summaries, and briefing materials related to state policy activity.
• Attend 2-3 in-person advocacy days per year for professional development and to support on‑site advocacy activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Government Affairs team members and internal business partners.

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong interest in public policy, government relations, or advocacy work.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in tracking, documentation, and communication.
• Strong time‑management skills; comfortable receiving tasks from multiple team members and managing competing priorities.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email.
• Travel up to 10-15% annually, including participation in 2-3 advocacy meetings per year.