Employment opportunities at EPI

Policy Analyst

The Economic Policy Institute is seeking to hire an economic policy analyst to work on a variety of high-profile, policy-related projects, with a focus on federal fiscal policy.

The policy analyst will conduct economic analyses and help to develop policies to promote economic growth and opportunity, especially through strategic public investments. A successful candidate will combine strong research, quantitative, and analytic skills with strong writing and communication skills. Responsibilities of the job include collection and analysis of data, synthesis of economic research, and the analysis and development of policy proposals. The analyst will work closely with EPI’s researchers and partners to develop and promote a progressive policy agenda.

The policy analyst will report to EPI’s research and policy director. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelors degree in economics, public policy, or a related field; and at least 2 years experience as a research assistant, policy analyst, or in a similar position. An advanced degree, additional policy experience, and/or in-depth expertise in federal economic policy are a plus.

Pay commensurate with experience and established pay scales, with an excellent benefit package.

The Economic Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy. The Research and Policy department conducts research on labor markets, education, international trade, race and ethnicity, and fiscal policy.

The Economic Policy Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply send cover letter, resume, and writing sample via email to: researchjob@epi.org. They can also be mailed to Research Dept, Economic Policy Institute (Suite 300 East), 1333 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005 or faxed to: 202-775-0819. Please send inquiries to above email address. No phone calls please.

Economic Analyst opening at the EARN project of the Economic Policy Institute

The Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN) is a network of state and regional groups that sway public opinion, win state policy victories, and collectively develop ideas. EARN groups are multi-issue state and regional think tanks. They use the full range of advocacy tools: research and policy development, communications, lobbying, and serve as key partners in state coalitions. EARN works on many of EPI's issues – jobs, wages, retirement security; but has also grown to work with other progressive organizations on a variety of other issues ranging from health policy to the environment.

EARN staff at EPI provide leadership and support for EARN groups. We provide a variety of assistance, orchestrate collaborations, directly help in issue campaigns, and make connections among EARN groups and between EARN groups and national organizations.

There are currently 55 EARN groups in 41 states with 88% of the nation's population. Together EARN groups provide a substantial capacity.

The EARN team is looking to add a skilled economic researcher/analyst/advocate, to help state-based organizations advance a policy agenda in the states—one who brings strong research, quantitative, analytic and writing skills.

Responsibilities of the job include collection and analysis of data with statistical software such as SAS, analysis of policy proposals, research of literature and summarization of relevant background material, and working closely with EARN groups and national partners on economic development and other issues.

Qualifications include a Bachelors degree in economics, public policy, or a related field with a strong statistics competency and basic econometric techniques; several months of work experience as a research assistant or performing similar type of work; training in data analysis—including experience with statistical software such as SAS; strong analytic and writing skills and the ability to work well with others. Masters degree is a plus.

Pay commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package. EOE.

Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample (3 to 5 pages) via email to: earn@epi.org. They can also be mailed to EARN, Economic Policy Institute, 1333 H St NW Suite 300 East, Washington, DC 20005 or faxed to: 202-775-0819. No phone calls please.

This page lists employment opportunities with the Economic Policy Institute. To view a listing of employment opportunities with Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN) organizations, click here.