Hybrid Policy Research Project Manager

Brookings Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookings Institution in Washington, DC is seeking a Project Manager and Research Analyst (PMRA) to advance the Workforce of the Future initiative. This role combines research, policy analysis, project management, writing, data analytics, and high-profile public engagement.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical and writing skills, experience with data visualization, and the ability to manage complex projects with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced policy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, sociology or related social science field required.
• Master’s degree preferred; strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and policy analysis on workforce, industrial policy, immigration and related topics.
• Draft policy memos, presentations, and other written products.
• Manage complex projects and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support high-profile public engagements, roundtables, and events.
• Draft speeches, testimony, and memos for review by senior team.
• Develop data visualizations and online dashboards to communicate findings.

Skills

Strong writing

Data visualization

Policy analysis

Project management

Microsoft Office

Engaging policymakers

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

R/Shiny

Excel

Job description

Brookings Institution in Washington, DC is seeking a Project Manager and Research Analyst (PMRA) to advance the Workforce of the Future initiative. This role combines research, policy analysis, project management, writing, data analytics, and high-profile public engagement.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical and writing skills, experience with data visualization, and the ability to manage complex projects with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced policy environment.