Remote Government Finance Policy Analyst

Reason Magazine; United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reason Foundation seeks a Government Finance Policy Analyst for a one-year, full-time fellowship. The role emphasizes policy research, quantitative analysis, and clear written communication, with virtual collaboration across Reason teams nationwide.

The fellow will tackle state and local government finance issues, GASB considerations, and data visualization tasks using tools like R, Shiny Apps, and Tableau. This is a paid fellowship with opportunities for ongoing involvement.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• GASB standards knowledge and government accounting are a plus.
• Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools such as R, Shiny Apps, Tableau is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General alignment with Reason Foundation’s libertarian mission.
• Curiosity and self-motivation to learn new things.
• Major in economics, finance, accounting, or public administration is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Produce policy research, commentaries, and other written products that address government finance issues.
• Be entrepreneurial in identifying value-added policy projects with existing teams.
• Research federal, state, and local government finance issues.
• Support team members in engaging with officials and stakeholders to implement financial policy changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

GASB knowledge

Data visualization tools

Oral & written communication

Policy alignment

Self-motivation

Public administration intuition

Education

Economics/Finance/Accounting/Public Administration background helpful

Tools

R

Shiny Apps

Tableau

Job description

Reason Foundation seeks a Government Finance Policy Analyst for a one-year, full-time fellowship. The role emphasizes policy research, quantitative analysis, and clear written communication, with virtual collaboration across Reason teams nationwide.

The fellow will tackle state and local government finance issues, GASB considerations, and data visualization tasks using tools like R, Shiny Apps, and Tableau. This is a paid fellowship with opportunities for ongoing involvement.