KIP Spring 2027 - Policy Data Analyst Intern - Empire Center for Public Policy

Reason Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 5,500 - 7,500; Full time

Job summary

The Empire Center in New York seeks a policy data analyst to join our team, pairing with researchers to analyze data and create visualizations that support our state policy work.

Candidates should have experience with Tableau or similar tools and strong Excel skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced think‑tank environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization software.
• Extremely strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven track record of working independently in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide data analysis and visualizations for projects in taxes, government transparency, education, energy and healthcare.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nation's most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff.

The Empire Center is looking for a talented individual for our policy data analyst role. Working as a policy data analyst at the Empire Center provides a unique work experience at a leading state-based think tank.

The Empire Center is dedicated to making New York a better place to live and work by promoting public policy reforms grounded in free-market principles, personal responsibility, and the ideals of effective and accountable government. Through research papers, policy briefings, commentaries and conferences, the think tank seeks to educate and inform New York State policymakers, news media and the general public.

The Empire Center's policy data analysts are paired with Empire Center researchers whose focuses include taxes, government transparency, education, energy and healthcare. Primarily, policy data analysts will work alongside researchers, providing data analysis and visualizations for projects in these areas.

A strong applicant will have experience with Tableau (or other data visualization software), Microsoft Excel, extremely strong attention to detail, and a proven record of working independently.

Stand Together Fellowshing believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

5500 - 7500 USD a year