United Domestic Workers of America
AFSCME Local 3930

Senior Budget and Policy Analyst – Child Care
State Government Affairs

Based in Sacramento, CA

 

UDW Overview: 
United Domestic Workers of America, UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 is a statewide labor union that represents more than 225,000 home care and family child care providers in 45 counties in California. Founded in 1979, UDW is a diverse, progressive labor organization that seeks dynamic, committed individuals who will support our members and those for whom they care locally, statewide and at the national level. 

UDW is one of California’s largest labor unions. We consistently support and lead important social justice initiatives like fighting for racial justice, income inequality, and affordable health care for all. We are committed to respect and dignity for seniors, people with disabilities, and the children in our care. We fight for better working conditions and fair pay for home care and child care providers, and full funding for life-saving programs like In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and subsidized family child care. For more information about UDW, please visit our website at www.udw.org.

Job Information: 
Job Title: Senior Budget and Policy Analyst – Child Care
Job Type: Exempt (Salary)
Department: State Government Affairs
Reports to: Legislative Director
Job Location: Sacramento, CA
Schedule: In-person, Full-time - Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $145,000.00/year

Job Summary:
As the Senior Budget & Policy Analyst, you will serve as UDW's primary expert on child care policy and budget matters. This role combines in-depth policy analysis with active lobbying efforts to advance UDW's mission of supporting care providers and recipients. You will be at the forefront of shaping child care and early education policy, influencing budget decisions, and driving legislative initiatives that impact our members, their families and communities.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Play a key role in developing and implementing the union’s legislative and budget program.
• Advocate for the union’s legislative, budget, and strategic interests on Child Care before the Legislature, Administration, and relevant state and local agencies. 
• Write, analyze, and track legislation. 
• Testify at policy and budget hearings.
• Draft and submit letters of support/opposition, effectively communicating the union’s position to policymakers.
• Monitor, Analyze and respond to state budget proposals and fiscal estimates for child care and other priority areas as needed. 
• Monitor, Analyze and respond to proposed rules and regulations impacting child care and other priority areas as needed. 
• Develop policy briefs and white papers, providing in-depth analysis on key policy issues and making well-reasoned recommendations. 
• Collaborate with child care and early education stakeholder and coalition partners and represent the union in various coalitions and stakeholder groups.
• Collaborate with UDW leadership to strategize and implement initiatives that advance the union’s legislative and budget priorities.
• Effectively communicate legislative and budget developments to union members, leaders, and staff through written materials, presentations, and trainings.
• Lead and support union member lobbying activities, legislative visits, advocacy trainings, and Capitol events.
• Stay informed about emerging policy trends at the local, state, and federal levels and political dynamics that may impact child care policy and/or funding as well as UDW's legislative program, helping to adjust strategies accordingly.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with legislators, legislative staff, administration officials, coalition partners, and community stakeholders.
• Provide strategic policy analysis, recommendations, and guidance to union leadership regarding legislative, budget, political and advocacy matters, especially during collective bargaining.
• Assist leadership in evaluating policy, legislative, budgetary, and political opportunities and risks affecting the union’s strategic objectives.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information relating to legislative strategy, political activities, coalition planning, and internal organizational priorities. 
• Monitor, evaluate, and respond to the implementation of enacted policies, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Track and analyze relevant data to inform policy recommendations, focusing on program utilization, access, and quality.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and policy forums to stay informed about emerging issues and to share expertise
• Participate in UDW electoral and political activities, including, but not limited to, Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaigns, as needed.
• Assist with department projects and perform duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of California state legislative and budget processes, particularly related to Child Care, early learning, labor, or social services policy.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in analyzing policy issues and developing strategic recommendations for union leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism and discretion. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze state or local budgets, fiscal proposals, and legislative language.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to develop informed policy recommendations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft persuasive and concise advocacy materials.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with legislators, staff, coalition partners, union members, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments while contributing to a positive and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities and political dynamics.
• Ability to communicate complex policy and budget information clearly to diverse audiences, including union members and community stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating advocacy trainings, presentations, or member engagement activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with legislative tracking and advocacy tools.
• Strong commitment to labor, economic, and social justice values, including advancing equitable public policies that support workers, families, and underserved communities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in sensitive matters.

Preferred Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Government, Economics, Labor Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, or other related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 
• 7-10 years in budget and policy advocacy and analysis at the federal, state, or local government level.
• Significant experience advising senior leadership on legislative, policy or budget matters.
• Significant experience working on child care, education, labor and/or human services advocacy and policy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Requirements: 

• Work arrangement is 100% in-person.
• Ability to work after hours and during the weekends as required.
• Some travel is required with reliable transportation.

Preferred Bilingual Language(s) in either:

• Spanish 
• Vietnamese 
• Korean
• Tagalog
• Russian 
• Assyrian
• Somali
• Arabic

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Leave
• Personal Day (8 hours)
• 16 Paid Holiday
• Floating Holiday
• Upskilling through eLearning Platforms

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
UDW has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. As a condition of employment, our employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily exposed to an office-type environment. The employee will frequently work on or around office equipment and furniture. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. The employee will frequently work with deadlines under pressure and will occasionally be required to work alone. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor environments which can include exposure to vehicles, moving mechanical parts; vibration; odors, fumes, gases, smoke, dust, or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
UDWA is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.

Notice of E-Verify Participation: 
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS (888) 897-7781, dhs.gov/e-verify

Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
All applicants should email their résumé, list of three references, and cover letter to: jobs@udw.org.