About EPIC and the Role

The Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) is hiring a Research Assistant.

EPIC develops and promotes economic policy to advance a free and prosperous America. We achieve this through original research to inform practical policy solutions, providing federal policymakers the information they need to promote growth and opportunity for all Americans.

The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to join a dynamic policy organization and make an impact through research, engagement with lawmakers, and collaboration with other experts.  This role will be in-person at our Capitol Hill offices and report to our Director of Budget Policy.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Research Assistant will:

• Assist the Director of Budget Policy and EPIC’s policy team with assigned research on a range of policy issues, including U.S. economic policy; the federal budget (spending, taxes, and debt); educational, workforce, and retirement policy; regulatory reform, and social welfare programs.
• Develop one-pagers and write blog posts.
• Analyze legislative bill text, economic and budgetary data, and relevant literature.
• Produce charts, infographics, and other data visualizations.
• Create presentations for briefings and help execute events by organizing logistics and background preparations.
• Assist with uploading articles to the website and drafting email newsletters.
• Maintain awareness of legislative, regulatory, and federal policies that impact EPIC’s policy work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic contribution mindset and initiative to add value.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects in an active environment.
• Basic knowledge of economic policy, appropriations process, and/or budgetary policy.
• Quantitative research skills and the ability to work with data from the Congressional Budget Office and other sources.
• Strong writing skills and familiarity with copyediting standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new platforms.
• A belief in free markets, limited government, and a faith in the capacity and ingenuity of the American people.

Salary

The projected salary range for this role is $45,000-60,000, contingent upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate. We are also willing to explore higher compensation for an exceptional candidate or a lower range for a promising, less experienced candidate.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your alignment with EPIC’s mission
• Resume
• Two brief writing samples (related to the position preferred)
• Two Professional References