Policy Research Assistant, Economic Policy (On-site DC)

Second Day; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

American Progress in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Research Assistant on the Economic Policy team to support policy research on affordability, economic mobility, and growth. The role blends rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis with editorial support for op-eds, briefs, and memos.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to advancing progressive policy goals and a willingness to collaborate with senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research.
• Strong writing and editing with high accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and intellectual curiosity.

Responsabilités

• Support research on key policy areas including economic security and growth.
• Read and summarize existing research, review legislation, analyze datasets, track policy developments.
• Assist writing and editing op-eds, briefs, reports, and memos.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate staff meetings.
• Provide logistical support and act as contact for events and external meetings.
• Process invoices, contracts, and administrative forms.
• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned.

Connaissances

Research

Writing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Intellectual curiosity

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Outils

Stata

R

SAS

Python

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

American Progress in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Research Assistant on the Economic Policy team to support policy research on affordability, economic mobility, and growth. The role blends rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis with editorial support for op-eds, briefs, and memos.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to advancing progressive policy goals and a willingness to collaborate with senior staff.