Fiscal Policy Analyst, PPI's Center for Funding America’s Future

The Progressive Policy Institute is seeking an Assistant Director for our Center for Funding America’s Future, which works to promote fiscally responsible public investment that fosters robust and inclusive economic growth. Our vision is articulated in a comprehensive budget blueprint we published in 2019 containing more than 50 “radically pragmatic” proposals for strengthening public investments in the foundation of our economy, modernizing federal health and retirement programs to reflect an aging society, and transforming our tax code to reward work over wealth – all while putting the national debt on a downward trajectory.

The Center strives to advance and expand upon these proposals while also responding to major developments in fiscal policy. During the 2020 presidential election, the Center produced the only all-inclusive apples-to-apples estimate of the four leading Democratic candidates’ fiscal plans. It then responded quickly and forcefully to the covid pandemic, publishing an extensive report within days of the national lockdowns that offered 30 policy proposals to combat the coming recession (and those that come after) using automatic stabilizers. The Center has continued to play a critical role in shaping debates around key legislation during the Biden Administration, including the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Build Back Better Act.

Applicants should have familiarity with both the federal budget and legislative process, as well as strong analytical and writing skills. The ideal candidate for this position is also someone who can work well both collaboratively and independently as needed.

This position will report to the Director of the Center for Funding America’s Future and will work in tandem with a Tax Policy Analyst, who will focus more on the revenue side of the federal budget.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the development of policy recommendations for improving the nation’s fiscal well-being and encouraging greater economic growth and opportunity
• Compiling and analyzing budgetary and economic data from government agencies
• Writing and editing reports, policy memos, blogs, press releases, and op-eds
• Generating visualizations of data, such as charts and infographics
• Tracking legislative and political developments in fiscal policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related field (graduate degree preferred)
• A minimum of two years of directly relevant work experience
• Firm grasp of the federal budget and legislative process
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Advanced quantitative capabilities, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently on multiple tasks in a time-sensitive manner
• Familiarity with reports and datasets from CBO, OMB, GAO, BEA, and other government agencies
• Ability to think creatively about ways to communicate complicated policy issues to the general public
• Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and think strategically
• Social media savvy to help promote PPI work products
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in the office

Benefits

• Full-time position based in DC, with some remote-work flexibility
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent health insurance, including dental
• Two weeks of paid vacation, plus one week in August, and December
• 403(b) retirement account with 7% organization match

About PPI

PPI is a nonprofit think tank that seeks to define and promote a new progressive politics for the 21st century. PPI was the main purveyor of policy innovations to Bill Clinton’s New Democrats — break-the-mold ideas that also migrated to Britain and other democratic countries around the world under the rubric of the “third way.” Today, PPI remains at the forefront of promoting a pragmatic and responsible progressivism with a focus on center-left issues in areas such as economic growth, fiscal responsibility, education reform, and regulatory reform.

The Progressive Policy Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to info@ppionline.org with the subject line “Fiscal Policy Analyst: Funding America’s Future”. Please save all files as PDFs and begin the file name with First Name, Last Name, Document type (e.g. JaneSmithResume.pdf).