Economic Policy Analyst

The position supports the work of an economic policy research and advocacy firm participating in the national economic policy making process, working with legislators, academics, public interest groups, and progressive organizations via engagement in economic policy legislative and political projects with a principal focus on fiscal and financial policy.

The position involves working with a team of writers/researchers on policy products and projects relating to a range of domestic economic policy issues. It includes various administrative responsibilities. The work is a mix of legislative and political projects and offers hands-on experience collaborating with colleagues and partners and preparing deliverables.

For reference, the archives of the group’s regular economic policy updates can be found at 2020visiondc.org.

Compensation: $20-25/hr (commensurate with experience), plus expenses

Schedule: 40 hours/week or more; Flexible

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Research and writing on a range of domestic economic policy issues, specifically financial and fiscal policy, as well as democracy issues
• Assist in production and distribution of a regular newsletter
• Engage in coalition advocacy to promote progressive economic policies
• Administrative tasks such as planning meetings, taking detailed notes, tracking timelines for projects and specific to-do lists
• Occasional event planning

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a policy researcher
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures and office equipment
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Drive
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritize work, pay attention to detail, and troubleshoot problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree