Job Code: B4139 Locations:Washington, DC Reports to: Gene Sperling, Senior Fellow Department: Economic Policy
Description-Summary
Economic Research Associate for Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Gene Sperling. The associate will: assist on written work, including policy papers and op-ed columns; perform extensive original research; analyze budget and economic data; write briefing memos for speeches and media appearances; and coordinate Sperling’s projects and events.
Requirements:
Candidates should have: a policy or financial services background; excellent research, writing, and analytical skills; proven ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines; familiarity with markets and data analysis; and strong organizational skills. A bachelor's degree is required, and an advanced degree or relevant work experience is preferred, but ability to perform, more than any formal qualification, is critical.
To Apply
E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to:
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Job Responsibilities:
* Research, write, and analyze economic news and policy issues
* Support Gene Sperling with his other ongoing work in the areas of tax, fiscal, savings, and labor market policies
* Help organize Sperling’s events, including the CAP series on Globalization and the Social Compact
* Provide research support to the economics team and Wonk Room team
Job Requirements:
* Ability to multitask and prioritize, and ability to toggle between in-depth research and short-term assignments under time pressure
* Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, and a strong comfort with analyzing and gathering economic and budget data
* Facility with economic concepts and analysis
* Strong oral and written communications skills, including ability to connect with a general audience
* Comfort with working under pressure/tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team
Job Qualifications:
At a minimum, bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, law, or related field and a minimum of two years professional work experience. Beyond this, applicants with various levels of experience and education are encouraged to apply, and responsibilities and opportunities will be adjusted accordingly
The following are not required, but are a plus:
* Hill and/or executive branch experience
* Business experience
* Non-profit experience
* Experience working with 501 (c) (3) and 501 (c) (4) organizations
Additional Information
American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.
American Progress provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package.
American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.
To Apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to:
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Or you may write to: Center for American Progress Attn: Human Resources Department 1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Economic Policy Washington, DC 20005
In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls please. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress. Thank you for your interest in American Progress.
Job Posted on 23 September, 2008. Please mention Policy Jobs when applying for this position.
