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

Requirements

• 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. Travel This position requires occasional domestic travel to meetings and conferences.

Work Environment

Located in Pew's Washington D.C. office, this position will participate in Pew's core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week.

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.