Tax Policy Research Intern: Data-Driven Policy Insights

Austin Community College; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College is offering a paid internship in Washington, DC, focused on tax policy research. Interns will conduct fact-finding research, analyze fiscal data, and support policy analyses contributing to Cato Institute publications.

The ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of US tax policy, strong writing skills, and proficiency in data manipulation. All interns receive competitive pay and must commit a minimum of 25 hours per week in person.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of US tax fiscal policy.
• Strong background in economics.
• Ability to clearly explain tax incentives.
• Proficient in data analysis and familiar with tax sources.
• Professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research for policy analyses.
• Analyze fiscal data from various sources.
• Write literature reviews on tax policy.
• Assist with independent research projects.

Skills

Knowledge of US tax and fiscal policy

Economics background

Policy writing

Data literacy

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Undergraduate or graduate level

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Stata

R

Job description

Austin Community College is offering a paid internship in Washington, DC, focused on tax policy research. Interns will conduct fact-finding research, analyze fiscal data, and support policy analyses contributing to Cato Institute publications.

The ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of US tax policy, strong writing skills, and proficiency in data manipulation. All interns receive competitive pay and must commit a minimum of 25 hours per week in person.