Director, Tax Policy
Leads Roosevelt's tax policy work, conducting research, writing reports/briefs/op-eds, and engaging with fellows and experts to develop impactful research
Develops the tax policy research agenda, collaborating with teams across the organization, and serves as Roosevelt's primary tax and budget policy expert
Manages a team of fellows, overseeing research product development, ensuring quality and timeliness, and partnering with development to secure funding
About the Company
The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to transforming corporations, restructuring markets, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.
The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.
About the Job
The Roosevelt Institute is hiring a Director, Tax Policy and Analysis to lead the organization’s work to build a more progressive tax code that rebalances power in our economy and democracy. The Director’s work will combine long-range strategy development, research and writing, spokesperson work, and day-to-day management. Their time will be divided roughly as follows: 40 percent personal research and writing; 30 percent managing fellows and contract authors; 20 percent promoting work of program; 10 percent administrative and management tasks (for example, supporting the development team). Included in the time devoted to research and writing and fellows management may be supporting research associates and program managers.
Reporting to the Principal Economist, the Director will partner with team members and leaders across the organization to develop, refine, and execute program strategy. The Director will also serve as Roosevelt’s primary subject matter expert on tax and budget policy—driving strategy, serving as an internal resource for colleagues, and representing Roosevelt in the media, among advocacy groups, with funders, and with elected officials. Candidates with subject expertise in tax law, budget-focused legislation, public economics, or any combination of the three are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Research and Writing:
Research and author reports and issue briefs as well as other products, including blog posts, articles, and op-eds
Engage with fellows, external partners, and outside experts in developing research
Program Strategy and Leadership:
Working with the Principal Economist and in conjunction with the government relations, development, and communications teams, develop a research agenda on tax policy, including identifying areas for new long-range thought leadership as well as for near-term policy change
Lead and help build a team of part-time fellows and contract experts, aligning them around program goals, overseeing research product development, and ensuring that the whole of the program’s work and products is greater than the sum of its parts
Partner with the Think Tank Director to guide research by junior staff in support of program goals
Where appropriate, represent the organization’s program work with press, government officials, funders, and allied organizations
Manage and review the research and writing of fellows, contractors, and staff to ensure quality and rigor across all projects as well as to assess the timeliness of projects as they relate to near-term opportunities and current events
Partner with the development team to articulate clear goals, strategies, and deliverables for proposals to support program work and to track and report out on progress
Management:
Oversee product pipeline for program area and ensure all products meet the highest research standards, are positioned to drive strategic outcomes, and are delivered on time
Qualifications
Advanced degree in law, economics, or other related degree strongly preferred
10 years of experience in tax and budget program strategies, policies, and analysis
Exceptional writing, editing, and communications skills
Experience writing and/or communicating about fiscal policy to a wide audience
Deep knowledge of at least one subfield and familiarity with the subfields of tax law, legislative budget process, public and/or macroeconomic policy
Demonstrated success managing researchers across topics—including balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and priorities (e.g., academic and research experts, advocacy and media goals) and ensuring timely delivery of projects
Experience collaborating with teams across an organization to develop and execute program strategies, as well as troubleshooting and course-correcting as needed
Passion for the Roosevelt Institute’s mission and paradigm-focused theory of change
Analyst, Soc. Impact & Rep. Risk
Leads and manages research projects for multiple client accounts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverables
Conducts in-depth analysis of societal issues and their impact on corporations, providing strategic recommendations to clients
Leads and mentors junior team members, while contributing to product development and refining research methodologies
About the Company
National Journal Membership offers award-winning journalism, boardroom-ready presentations, customized infographics and analysis, and exclusive events. We provide members with the data, content, and resources they need to stay on top of key movements in people, politics, and policy.
Part of National Journal, Gravity Research specializes in strategy and business development, risk management, and stakeholder mapping. We help organizations navigate high-priority policy and brand issues, identify key influencers, and develop data-driven messaging and engagement strategies for creating impact. Our custom research provides analytical insights, deep-dive profiles, custom benchmarking, and ongoing tracking to help you engage both inside and outside of Washington, DC.
About the Job
Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analysts are responsible for contributing to all aspects of Societal and Reputational Intelligence (SRI) client engagements. Analysts on the social issues benchmarking team use our media monitoring tools and a range of qualitative research methods to identify and track trending issues, produce custom analysis for our clients, and develop bespoke insights and recommendations. Analysts work directly with senior leaders at Gravity Research and senior public affairs and C-suite executives at client companies.
Responsibilities
Managing research for 4-6 client accounts and being responsible for the timely delivery of all project work
Collaborating with team members to develop research methodologies and approaches to answer client questions
Leading associates and interns who are supporting the client research process
Developing smart, nuanced analysis on how societal issues may impact corporations, their workforces, and their consumers, and synthesizing findings into strategic recommendations for clients
Drafting deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, memos, and other formats, to communicate findings and recommendations to clients
Presenting findings and interacting with clients to better understand their needs, serving as a trusted expert and advisor on challenging societal issues
Regularly consuming news about a range of societal issues and their impact on the business community to incorporate current trends into research and analysis
Contributing to product development by crafting new and innovative approaches to producing the analytic work, optimizing operations, and perfecting the research product
To perform this job successfully, each essential competency and responsibility must be performed satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions
Other duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals
Qualifications
A highly analytic, natural problem solver
The ability to highlight key insights within a complex set of data, synthesize large amounts of information, and then clearly explain these insights to clients
A skilled project manager, able to independently manage competing priorities and adhere to timelines
A strong writer able to clearly frame issues for a variety of audiences; some experience with PowerPoint or other visual presentation formats highly preferred
An individual with 1-3 years of experience in at least one of the following domains: strategy consulting, policy analysis, risk analysis, Capitol Hill or executive agency experience, or political science research
Earned Bachelor's degree required
Entrepreneurial spirit; Track record of building new initiatives from conception to execution
Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving
Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity
Active contributor to a diverse and inclusive workplace