Director, Tax Policy

On Think Tanks; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing benefits

Job summary

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is seeking a Director to lead its federal tax policy work and contribute to the American Opportunity Project. This role requires shaping research priorities, producing authoritative analyses, and engaging lawmakers across the aisle to advance policy recommendations.

Based in Washington, this position involves representing BPC at events, building diverse coalitions, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, government, economics, business, finance, law, communications, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in public policy, government, advocacy, nonprofit organizations, consulting, think tanks, public affairs, legislative affairs, or related field.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills for policy briefs, explainers, and media-facing content.
• Strong quantitative skills and experience with government and non-government data sources.
• Demonstrated record of publishing original research and policy analysis on tax and fiscal issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate complex tax policy for diverse audiences.
• Experience developing coalitions across ideologically diverse organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead BPC’s federal tax policy portfolio, setting research priorities and external strategy.
• Produce high-impact, analytical publications on complex tax and fiscal policy topics.
• Represent BPC at public events, roundtables, and media outlets.
• Engage congressional staff and members to advance tax policy recommendations.
• Build coalitions across ideologically diverse organizations on tax policy issues.
• Develop data visualizations to help assess fiscal and economic trends.
• Collaborate across policy programs to align tax recommendations with broader priorities.
• Mentor junior staff and manage staff supporting the tax policy portfolio.

Skills

Writing & analysis

Quantitative analysis

Policy communication

Coalition building

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy or related field

Job description

The Bipartisan Policy Center and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are unique in their approach to solving the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across thefullpolitical spectrum on domestic issues, BPC brings together diverse perspectives to craft solutions that lower the everyday cost of living for families, expand opportunities, and strengthen the American economy. BPCActionworks directly with legislators and other policymakers to turn those solutions into impactful results. The Director will lead BPC’s federal tax policy work and contribute significantly to the newly launched American Opportunity Project with the National Governors Association.

Responsibilities:

• Lead BPC’s federal tax policy portfolio, setting research priorities and external strategy in coordination with the Economic Policy Program’s leadership
• Consistently produce high-impact, analytical research publications—including issue briefs, explainers, reports, and testimony—on complex tax and fiscal policy topics
• Represent BPC and its tax policy priorities at public events, private roundtables, and panels, and through earned media, including print, broadcast, and digital outlets
• Engage congressional staff and members on both sides of the aisle to advance BPC’s tax policy recommendations, including providing technical assistance on legislative proposals
• Build and participate in ideologically diverse coalitions working on tax policy, tax administration, and related fiscal policy issues
• Develop data visualizations that help congressional staff and outside experts assess and understand complex fiscal, tax, and economic trends
• Collaborate across BPC’s policy programs and communications team to align tax policy recommendations with the organization’s broader priorities and serve as the internal expert on federal tax issues
• Mentor junior staff and, depending on level, directly manage staff supporting the tax policy portfolio

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, government, economics, business, finance, law, communications, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in public policy, government, advocacy, nonprofit organizations, consulting, think tanks, public affairs, legislative affairs, or related field
• Excellent writing and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, accessible materials for congressional and public audiences, including policy briefs, explainers, and media-facing content
• Strong quantitative skills and experience analyzing and assessing data from the Congressional Budget Office, Joint Committee on Taxation, the Treasury Department, and other government and non-government organizations
• Demonstrated record of publishing original research and policy analysis on tax and fiscal issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax policy for a range of audiences
• Experience developing coalitions and building consensus across ideologically diverse organizations

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $150,000 – $175,000, with additional flexibility for candidates possessing extensive experience and specialized tax policy expertise. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs. We have amazing benefits!