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Policy Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

... economic empowerment and the environment. Values that drive our work include equality, fairness ... The Policy Analyst will work with staff in multiple offices. The Policy Analyst must have both ...

Policy Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

... economic empowerment and the environment. Values that drive our work include equality, fairness ... The Policy Analyst will work with staff in multiple offices. The Policy Analyst must have both ...

Policy Analyst

Richmond, VA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

The Policy Analyst will drive statewide, systems‑level change in one of our five core issue areas ... Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice. Actively centers equity and inclusion ...

POLICY ANALYST

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$60K - $67K/yr

The Department of Economic Security, Governance & Innovation Administration, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Policy Analyst responsible for ...

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Policy Analyst, Economic Policy

Washington, DC • On-site

Center for American Progress
Social Sciences and Humanities Research • 201 - 500 employees

$65K - $78K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Policy Analyst, Economic Policy

American Progress is seeking a Policy Analyst to support its Economic Policy team's efforts to promote an economy that works for all. The Policy Analyst position requires strong quantitative and writing skills; experience working with economic data; and an interest in making compelling, evidence-based public policy arguments.

The successful candidate is meticulous, comfortable in a fast-paced environment with rapid-response requests, and has a passion for advancing progressive economic policy through thoughtful new research. The Policy Analyst will be guided by American Progress' mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. They will work with a committed group of colleagues who have extensive research expertise to strengthen American Progress' policy and advocacy work.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct and support research and analysis that advances economic growth and fairness, primarily through quantitative analysis, in response to team and organizational goals.
  • Develop and contribute to a variety of written products such as reports, issue briefs, and op-eds.
  • Interface with American Progress' communications and advocacy experts—including on the Government Affairs, Digital Strategy, and Media teams—to create maximally compelling, accessible, and engaging research and analysis to support policies or legislation that builds an economy that works for all.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; an advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
  • This is not an entry-level position. At least three to five years of related experience is required.
  • Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with a variety of economic policy issues.
  • Ability to use quantitative data to make creative, compelling policy arguments and produce rapid, accurate quantitative analysis through Excel; Stata or R experience is preferred.
  • Experience in domestic economic policy analysis is required, and experience with issues related to wealth-building, tax, economic security or safety net programs is a plus.
  • Ability to explain complex policy ideas and data analysis clearly through written, visual, and verbal communications.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to get up to speed quickly on a new policy area or research question.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well on a team.
  • Commitment to American Progress' mission and goals.

American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70 and has a salary range of $65,000–$78,000.