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Research and Policy Analyst, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, Chicago, IL

CTBA IS ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYST

The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability is a bi-partisan 501(c)(3) non-profit research and advocacy think tank that promotes fair, efficient and progressive tax, spending, and economic policies.  CTBA seeks to hire a Research and Policy Analyst.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
  • Identify, analyze, and respond to federal, state and local healthcare, human service, and fiscal policy issues;
  • Conduct research and analysis and write papers on healthcare, human service, and local government issues; 
  • Identify emerging issues in healthcare and human services;
  • Support CTBA staff on K-12 education, tax, and budget policy issues;
  • Assist in reports authored by other staff;
  • Represent CTBA within various coalitions;
  • Cultivate and maintain partnerships with elected officials and their staffs as well as other state wide, local and national research and advocacy groups, universities, and other organizations;
  • Develop and deliver analysis, training, technical support, and presentations for other organizations, government officials, legislators, and the public;
  • Draft legislation on various issues; and
  • Represent CTBA at media events (e.g. editorial board meetings, press conferences, forums, television/radio/newspaper interviews).
Qualifications:
  • A degree in public policy, healthcare, economics, or a related field (e.g. law). A master’s degree is preferred.
  • At least two year’s experience in policy analysis or research. Familiarity with state or local government and legislative processes highly desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly to lay audiences both in writing and through public speaking.
  • Strong quantitative and analytic skills, including experience with SPSS, SAS, STATA, or other statistical analysis software a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced capabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience in grant writing highly desirable.
  • Self-motivation, ability to work independently, and ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Willingness to work as a part of a team.
Interested candidates should email their resume and writing sample to CTBA's Administrative Director, Tracy Schonberger attschonberger@ctbaonline.org.
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