The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is seeking to
hire a Federal Tax Policy Research Associate or Assistant (RA) – title
commensurate with experience -- to join its federal budget and tax team. This role
is an excellent opportunity for any of students (or recent graduates) who have
a strong quantitative background, a desire to improve the lives of low- and
moderate-income people, and an interest in shaping federal budget and tax
policy. We will consider applicants graduating in May/June 2016 as well
as applicants with earlier availability.
This RA position offers an
exceptional foundation for people seeking a career in public policy.
Based in Washington D.C., the Center is a non-profitresearch organization with a national reputation for rigorous analysis of
budget and tax policies and an ability to influence policy debates. Under the supervision of senior experts, the RA will
receive strong training in producing relevant analyses on a range of tax,
budget, and low-income policies, and a unique insight into federal
policymaking. The RA will also participate in skill and knowledge development
sessions for early-career Center staff.
Former federal fiscal RAs have gone on to a wide range of
analysis and policy roles. Some examples include working with the Council of
Economic Advisers, the Office of Management and Budget, the National Economic
Council in the White House, the Senate Finance Committee, and at non-partisan
national and state research organizations.
We are interested in applicants who are highly motivated,
pay close attention to detail, and want to work in a fast-paced organization
whose mission is to improve the well-being of low- and moderate-income
people.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s or advanced degree (an advanced degree is not required).
- Very strong quantitative skills and a background in economics,
mathematics or statistics, public policy, or a related field.
- A demonstrated commitment to accuracy.
- Strong writing skills.
- The ability to work on multiple tasks both independently and part of
a highly collaborative team, often on a time-sensitive basis.
- Familiarity with statistical applications is desirable, as is
experience analyzing large data sets.
- Familiarity with federal tax policy issues and concepts is an
advantage, but not required.
- A two-year commitment is expected. We will consider applicants graduating in May/June 2016 as well as applicants with earlier availability.
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