Policy Research Associate: Budget & Entitlements (Remote)

Standtogether; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cato Institute seeks a Research Associate to support the Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy with research and administrative tasks. You will help produce summaries and original policy analysis for publications, including working papers, blog posts, op-eds, tweets, and books.

The role may be hybrid, fully remote, or at the office. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of economics, is a self-starter, curious, and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in economics or political science.
• No prior work experience required.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the research of the Budget and Entitlement Policy team.
• Assist with administrative and organizational needs of the team.
• Produce the weekly Debt Digest and summarize fiscal developments for publication.

Skills

Economics

Political science

R

STATA

Excel

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics

Tools

R

STATA

Excel

Job description

The Cato Institute seeks a Research Associate to support the Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy with research and administrative tasks. You will help produce summaries and original policy analysis for publications, including working papers, blog posts, op-eds, tweets, and books.

The role may be hybrid, fully remote, or at the office. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of economics, is a self-starter, curious, and detail-oriented.