Associate I, Research & Policy, Managing Fiscal Risks

Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Pew Charitable Trusts is seeking an Associate I, Research & Policy to support its Managing Fiscal Risks project. This role focuses on strengthening state budgeting practices through research and analysis. The associate will work in a collaborative environment and engage with stakeholders to address emerging fiscal risks in state budgets.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care

Retirement benefits

Life and disability insurance

Work/life benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• One year of applicable experience preferred.
• Experience contributing to complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and synthesize information related to state budgets.
• Support project management activities and grant management.
• Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Research

Written communication

Oral communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Associate I, Research & Policy, Managing Fiscal Risks

Pew Charitable Trusts - Washington, District of Columbia

Application Deadline: Jul 18, 2025

Washington, DC (901 E)

Application deadline: Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5PM EST

The Government Performance Portfolio within Program

Pew's Government Performance team provides the nonpartisan research, solutions, and momentum decisionmakers need to ensure our institutions improve the health of people in the United States and enable them to successfully climb the economic ladder.

Those goals are pursued through a wide range of the portfolio's policy-focused projects (with explorations into new areas underway)-from ensuring states' finances are prepared for future volatility, to unlocking gateways to mental health care, to addressing the nation's lack of attainable housing.

Pew's Government Performance team is successful when we:

• Foresee systemic challenges that could be avoided, mitigated, or resolved before they become insurmountable or politically toxic.
• Fill information gaps with data, research, and proven models.
• Hold leaders of institutions accountable to ensure they anticipate future challenges and operate efficiently.
• Minimize missed opportunities when people intersect with our nation's institutions.

We hope for policymakers, funding partners, and other stakeholders to celebrate when Pew's Government Performance team enters a new policy space, launches a new effort, or expands an existing project because they recognize we help:

• Elevate the public profile of a problem
• Demonstrate that success is possible
• Bring cohesion to siloed fields
• Create momentum for broader and lasting change

Managing Fiscal Risks

Managing Fiscal Risks helps state policymakers evaluate and plan for risks to their states' fiscal long-term stability. Through research, technical assistance, and stakeholder engagement, the project aims to provide state policymakers with the tools and information they need to better evaluate new and emerging fiscal risks and uncertainty and their impact on state budgets. In addition to working with state policymakers, the project engages entities outside state government that play a significant role in states' long-term fiscal stability, notably the federal government and the municipal bond and insurance markets.

Position Overview

The associate I, research and policy, managing fiscal risks, will play an important role in strengthening state budgeting practices and helping states achieve fiscal stability. Reporting to the associate manager, managing fiscal risks, the associate I contributes to research, drafts and publications, develops subject matter expertise, and assists with stakeholder convenings and communications related to the impact of climate and other emerging risks on state budgets. As needed, the associate I will provide support for teamwide project management activities.

Located in Pew's DC office, this position will participate in Pew's core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week.

Responsibilities

• Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project's related goals.
• Conduct research, synthesize information, and contribute to the drafting of research projects focused on the impact of climate change and other emerging risks on state budgets.
• Provide support for teamwide project management of large complex projects.
• Support the project's efforts to manage grants and contracts.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

• Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.
• Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to research projects and outreach activities that require support across the political spectrum.
• Experience in contributing to a team working on complex projects and achieving measurable results.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, one year of applicable experience.

Key attributes and preferred experience

• Skilled at developing and managing productive and collaborative relationships.
• Experience with basic research practices and familiarity with public policy topics preferred.
• Demonstrated time- and project-management skills, including a capacity to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.

Travel

Travel is not expected for this position.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.

Salary Range
$63,800 USD - $71,300 USD

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew's commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.