18 policy researcher jobs at 13 companies in Temecula, CA

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Research Intern - 11-145 - SC/ OC - The Center for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI)
Tustin, California, United States
$17/hr HybridInternship, Seasonal
The Salvation Army Western Territory
The Salvation Army Western Territory: Christian nonprofit social-services organization serving people in need across 13 western U.S. states and Pacific territories.
Preferred enrollment or recent graduation in sociology, public health, communications, research, public policy, social work, psychology, or related field; strong communication, analytical, writing, and teamwork skills required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
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RSS Senior Contract and Grant Analyst
Irvine, California, United States
$75k-$134k/yr RemoteFull Time
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine: Public land-grant research university and academic health system.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 4+ years research administration experience, strong spreadsheet/database skills, knowledge of NIH and sponsor policies, accounting and budget analysis, excellent writing and communication.
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Postdoctoral Scholar – Wildfire Recovery and Sustainable Building Practices
Irvine, California, United States
$69k-$83k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine: Public land-grant research university and academic health system.
Ph.D. required in planning, public policy, environmental planning/engineering, architecture, social ecology or related; experience with quantitative/qualitative/spatial methods, community-engaged research, project management, and strong writing.
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UCI Associate Specialist/ Full Specialist - Department of Health, Society, and Behavior
Irvine, California, United States
$76k-$165k/yr HybridFull Time
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine: Public land-grant research university and academic health system.
Master's in economics/health policy/public policy/public health, project management, strong quantitative skills, experience with large datasets, and fluency in Stata, SAS, Python, or R.
Stata, SAS, Python, R, WestLaw
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Program Coordinator, Cancer Research and Training
Irvine, California, United States
$75k-$134k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine: Public land-grant research university and academic health system.
4+ YOE4+ years experience in academic research or large matrix organizations; strong program/project management, data analysis, communication, and organizational skills; familiarity with UC policies and research grants.
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Grants Administrator III
La Jolla, California, United States
$95k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Salk Institute for Biological Studies: Independent nonprofit biomedical research institute serving society through foundational science on health, disease, aging, and plant biology.
5+ YOE5+ years grants management; bachelor’s in business or related field; knowledge of federal grants policies; CPA not required.
Microsoft Office, Adobe, FileMaker Pro, Grants.gov, NSF FastLane, CDMRP eReceipt System, proposalCENTRAL
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Pre-Award Specialist, Graduate Studies and Research
San Marcos, California, United States
$6k-$7k/mo HybridFull Time
California State University, San Marcos
California State University, San Marcos: A public university focused on student success, innovation, leadership, and community service.
Supports sponsored research proposals by interpreting sponsor guidance, preparing budgets and forms, assembling applications, and monitoring approvals and compliance under federal regulations and institutional policies.
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Grants Administrator II
La Jolla, California, United States
$72k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Salk Institute for Biological Studies: Independent nonprofit biomedical research institute serving society through foundational science on health, disease, aging, and plant biology.
3+ YOE3+ years grants management; Bachelor's in business or related field; knowledge of grant/contract policies and Uniform Guidance; salary budgeting; certification preferred; proficiency in MS Office and online proposal systems.
Microsoft Office, Adobe, FileMaker Pro, email programs, grants.gov, NSF FastLane, CDMRP eReceipt System, proposalCENTRAL
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Warehouse/Driver (69761)
Fontana, California, United States
$19/hr OnsiteFull Time
Tireco Distributors
Tireco Distributors: Private U.S. tire distributor serving dealers with globally sourced passenger, commercial, specialty, and off-road tires.
Valid driver\u0002s license (Class D in some states), DOT compliance (drug test and physical), be 21+, insured under company policy, ability to operate a forklift and lift 30-80 lbs, provide customer service and perform warehouse duties.
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Project Coordinator - 140872
San Diego, California, United States
$63k-$78k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego: Public research university and academic health system.
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent engineering experience; data analysis, research, reporting, policy interpretation, communication, confidentiality, judgment, multitasking, and computer application skills required.
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Producer, Reuters World News (Level 1 Journalist, Temp)
Washington or New York City or San Francisco or Los Angeles or Irvine or McLean
$39-$70/hr HybridFull Time, Temporary
Reuters
Reuters: Reuters is a privately owned global news agency supplying journalism and multimedia content to media, governments, businesses, and consumers.
Experience producing video, audio, or digital journalism; strong Washington policy knowledge, writing, scripting, storytelling, news judgment, editing, research, collaboration, organization, and multitasking skills.
streaming, podcast
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ANALYST II
San Bernardino County or Sacramento
$6k-$8k/mo OnsiteFull Time
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: California state correctional agency operating prisons and parole programs while providing rehabilitation for incarcerated people.
Requires analyst eligibility and experience interpreting policies, researching cases, analyzing data, using complex databases and spreadsheets, and making objective recommendations with strong written and verbal communication.
Human Resources Technology System (HRTS), Microsoft Excel, CalCareers, E-Verify, Live Scan Fingerprinting
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Program Clinical Consultant
Sacramento or Woodland Hills or Santa Rosa or Fresno or San Bruno or Monterey Park or Riverside or San Diego or Orange County or San Bernardino County or El Segundo or Oakland or Chico or San Jose or Santa Barbara
$7k-$10k/mo HybridFull Time, Temporary
California Department of Social Services
California Department of Social Services: California's public social-services department serves, protects, and supports vulnerable children, adults, and families experiencing need.
Registered nurse with a valid California RN license; expertise in clinical assessments, medical record reviews, policy development, research, training, and complex care issues. California residency and background clearance required.
BreEZe, CalCareers, Microsoft LinkedIn
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Responsible Gambling Program Manager
Highland, California, United States
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San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians: Federally recognized tribal government operating gaming and hospitality enterprises.
4+ YOEBachelor’s degree and 4+ years managing programs or projects required. Requires communication, analytical, research, managerial, policy-writing, Microsoft Office Suite/365, Outlook, SharePoint, and audit software skills.
Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint
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Employment & Litigation Counsel
Irvine, California, United States
$140k-$160k/yr RemoteFull Time
iHerb
iHerb: Private e-commerce retailer of vitamins, supplements, and other health and wellness products serving customers in 180+ countries.
7+ YOEManage employment litigation and claims, advise HR on risk and policy, conduct legal research and drafting; requires J.D., active state bar membership, and 7+ years litigation experience focused on employment law.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms
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Legislative Assistant
San Francisco or Santa Monica or Irvine or Los Angeles or New York or Washington
$40k-$68k/yr HybridFull Time
Orrick
Orrick: Global private law firm providing legal services to technology, energy, infrastructure, finance, and life-sciences clients.
2+ YOEApproximately 2 years of relevant government affairs or public policy experience; strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills; Bachelor’s degree required; proficiency with Microsoft Office and legislative tracking platforms preferred.
Microsoft Office, Policy Note, BGov
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Graduate Assistant - Mathematics (Fall 2026)
San Marcos, California, United States
$3k-$6k/mo OnsitePart Time, Temporary
California State University, San Marcos
California State University, San Marcos: A public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs.
Part-time Graduate Assistant, Fall 2026; 6 hours/week; assist faculty with research and course materials; enrolled CSU graduate student; must have a B+ or better in related course; CSU out-of-state policy applies.
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Senior Mitigation and Resilience Analyst (Grant Manager)
Los Angeles or Irvine or San Diego or California
$85k-$95k/yr RemoteFull Time
ICF
ICFNASDAQ: ICFI: Global consulting and technology services firm.
5+ YOE5+ years experience with HMGP and hazard mitigation grant application/administration, bachelor’s degree in planning/public policy/economics or similar, strong research, data analysis, technical writing, MS Excel and GIS skills, valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel up to 25%.
Microsoft Excel, GIS