Economic Policy Advisor

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor to manage tax, trade, small business, labor, and budget policy.

This senior position staffs the Senator’s work on the Senate Finance Committee, drafts and advances legislation, and briefs the Senator. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, at least five years of professional experience including three in tax and trade policy.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Senator’s work on tax, trade, small business, labor, and budget policy.
• Draft and advance legislation for the Senate Finance Committee.
• Monitor legislation and nominations; provide vote recommendations.
• Develop hearing strategy and draft questions.
• Meet with constituents; engage stakeholders and plan events.
• Brief the Senator on the economy and policy developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Policy analysis

Job description

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to manage tax, trade, small business, labor, and budget policy. This individual will be responsible for staffing the Senator’s work on issues before the Senate Finance Committee and the overall economic portfolio, including drafting and advancing legislation; monitoring legislation and nominations and providing vote recommendations; developing and implementing hearing strategy, including drafting questions; meeting with constituents, working with stakeholders, and helping brainstorm event and engagement opportunities; and briefing the Senator. Qualified candidates will be self-starters with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; able to work well under pressure, multitask effectively, and be a team player. This is a senior-level position within the Office, with an expected salary range of $95,000-$115,000. This position operates with a high level of autonomy and manages a Legislative Correspondent. The position requires 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in tax and trade policy. Prior Hill experience and understanding of these issues in Nevada are preferred.

The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.