Senior Associate, Fiscal and Economic Policy

• Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project's related goals.
• Collaborate with project leadership and contribute to explorations of new topics in state fiscal health.
• Identify key policy issues, develop research questions, conduct and coordinate research efforts, and prepare internal written materials and external publications.
• Serve as a technical expert to support the project's work on long-term budget assessments, budget stress testing, and other relevant issues.
• In collaboration with project leadership, help develop and execute engagement strategies, state-specific research, and technical assistance materials.
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of the policy and political landscape across states; identify and monitor emerging issues relevant to project issue focus and project goals.
• Contribute writing and editing support to projects as new research products are developed, including major reports, issue briefs, and shorter pieces of timely content.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with subject-matter experts, key organizations, and in-state stakeholders to support the project's research agenda and to advance project goals.
• Represent the project and Pew at conferences, meetings, and other events, including preparing materials for distribution and making presentations.
• Contribute to and participate in broader portfolio and Pew-wide projects and activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to produce a variety of written products for a range of audiences.
• Aptitude with Excel required. Experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, EViews, etc.) is desirable.
• Demonstrated project and time-management skills, including thinking strategically and creatively, juggling multiple priorities, and adjusting to changing circumstances.
• Strong analytical skills, including synthesizing information and identifying themes.
• Excellent oral communication skills and work professionally and collegially.
• Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects and campaigns that require support across the political spectrum.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, four years of applicable experience.

Key attributes and preferred experience

• Previous experience working with state or local governments, or in an executive budget or legislative analyst office setting.
• Skillful at setting short- and long-term planning goals in line with program strategies.
• Natural interpersonal skills and diplomacy with cultural sensitivity.

Work Environment

Travel

This position requires occasional domestic travel to meetings and conferences.

Benefits

Total Rewards

• We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including : comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage;
• financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts;

retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work / life benefits to maintain a good balance.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military / veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.