Financial Justice Research Director, Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund, Washington, D.C.

 Financial Justice Research Director 

AFR has been called “the leading voice for Wall Street accountability” in Washington. Help us  continue and grow this important work. Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF) is  seeking a Financial Director Research Director to oversee and manage the research agenda, design,  and produce research materials, supervise research staff, and coordinate with communications,  campaign, and policy colleagues to fulfill AFR’s mission. 

AFREF played a leading role in winning passage of the Dodd Frank Financial Reform law and the  creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and we are driving the fight for broader  transformations of the financial system to advance economic, racial, and social justice. AFREF’s staff  develops policy and strategies in collaboration with a coalition of more than 200 consumer, civil  rights, labor, community based, and other organizations, along with academics and other experts. 

The Financial Justice Research Director will draw on their own research, policy and advocacy  expertise and on the expertise of AFREF policy, communications, and campaigns staff, and that of  our coalition members to design and implement research projects and products advancing our policy  agenda addressing racial and economic inequality. They will manage our research team of three  additional staff members to write and produce both materials for direct distribution or publication  and tools for partners. Products include reports, op-eds, blog posts, fact sheets and more. The job  offers an opportunity to do creative work and to have a significant impact. 

The Financial Justice Research Director will: 

● Design and implement research projects across the range of AFR’s policy portfolio from  inception to publication 

● Translate complicated policy material into clear language and compelling stories for broader  audiences 

● Provide research guidance and support for federal and state legislative and regulatory issues  and campaigns 

● Manage research projects and supervise research staff  

● Produce finished advocacy materials including reports, policy briefs, factsheets, advocacy  letters, etc.  

● Present our research to the public, to regulators, and other policy makers

● Communicate with the media 

The ideal candidate will have: 

● A commitment to racial and economic justice 

● Extensive policy research experience and demonstrated excellence as a researcher and writer 

● Demonstrated project and staff management experience delivering research materials from 

design to publication in coordination with colleagues and allies 

● Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous projects 

● Capacity to provide leadership in aligning research and written material to advance  campaign needs of national and grassroots advocates 

● Data management, design, analysis, and presentation capabilities 

● Strong written and verbal communication skills for a variety of formats, audiences, and  voices, and the ability to capture nuances of approach and tone 

● Experience working with diverse communities 

● Knowledge or eagerness to learn about financial regulation and/or consumer financial  protection and/or housing 

● Experience with grassroots, regulatory, and legislative advocacy 

● Familiarity with the range of new media tools

● Ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively with colleagues and coalitions 

Compensation: 

Annual salary range: $105,000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience. Generous benefits,  including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. 

How to apply: 

Please submit your application with a letter of interest, resume and two writing samples via our  candidate portal linked here. 

AFREF is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of America defined broadly and where the  talent, skills and uniqueness of each staff member are respected. We are committed to a policy of  equity for all employees and to equal opportunity for all applicants for employment without regard to  race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender  identity/expression, family responsibilities, and disability.

Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst, Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund, Washington, D.C.

 Policy Analyst or Sr. Policy Analyst, housing, corporate power, and climate justice 

Join us in the fight to change the rules governing the economy, and make finance work for us, not against us. Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF) is seeking a Policy Analyst or Sr. Policy Analyst to work at the intersection of housing, corporate power, and climate justice. 

The Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst will focus on the role of Wall Street firms and Wall Street practices in the affordable housing crisis, and support grassroots organizations work to confront and change them. They will staff AFREF’s coalition housing task force where goals include expanding homeownership, closing the racial homeownership gap, and preventing foreclosures. And they will work with our climate finance team to develop and promote housing policies that improve climate resilience and contribute to climate mitigation in ways that protect communities and consumers. Advancing racial equity will be an important focus of the project. They will shine a spotlight on abusive practices and the structures that drive them; find opportunities at the national level to highlight problems and lift up solutions; and identify Federal levers for change including regulatory and administrative action. 

The Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst will work with AFREF colleagues and partner organizations to research and write materials exploring and explaining issues for a variety of audiences; analyze, respond to, and formulate regulatory and legislative policy proposals; and work with AFREF leadership, staff, and partners to develop and implement a policy agenda for change with housing and climate justice groups as key stakeholders. 

AFREF played a leading role in winning passage of the Dodd Frank Financial Reform law and the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and we are driving the fight for broader transformations of the financial system to advance economic, racial, and social justice and to fight climate change. AFREF’s staff develops policy and strategies in collaboration with a coalition of more than 200 consumer, civil rights, labor, community based, and other organizations, along with academics and policy experts. 

Job responsibilities include: 

● Developing and articulating AFREF policy priorities by writing policy memos, regulatory comment letters, reports, and other materials for a range of audiences. 

● Providing policy analysis and research support for grassroots partners 

● Analyzing and responding to policy proposals, legislation, and proposed rules. 

● Providing leadership and coordination for AFR’s coalitions on these issues, and facilitating collaboration among coalition partners to amplify key perspectives and messages of grassroots housing, environmental justice and climate organizations. 

● Collaborating with partners to develop and implement advocacy strategies to advance our policy goals. 

● Explaining policy issues to non-specialists and making connections to broader economic, racial, and social justice work. 

● Representing AFR at meetings with regulators, legislators, and other policy makers, and with allies and coalition partners.

● Identifying and developing relationships with partners who can contribute to our understanding and collaborate in advancing our policy goals. 

● Communicating AFREF’s perspectives and policy positions to the press in collaboration with our communications staff. 

Ideal candidates will have: 

● A strong commitment to racial and economic and justice; 

● Excellent policy analysis and research skills 

● Ability to write and speak effectively for a broad range of audiences 

● Strong strategic thinking capabilities 

● Knowledge of housing policy/ housing finance, and knowledge of climate finance policy ● Experience developing innovative approaches to policy challenges 

● Experience working with diverse coalitions and grassroots organizations 

● In depth understanding of regulatory and legislative processes 

● Comfort working both independently and cooperatively with other staff and coalition members 

● Enjoy the challenge of learning new issues and subject areas 

● An ability to multitask, and to be comfortable in a diverse work environment

● A law degree or an advanced degree in a related field are desirable but not required for this position 

Compensation: 

Annual salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 (Policy Analyst) or $90,000 - $112,000 (Sr. Policy Analyst), commensurate with experience. Generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. More experienced candidates will have opportunities to play a leadership role, and less experienced candidates will have opportunities to expand and develop their expertise. 

How to apply: 

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and two writing samples via our candidate portal linked here. 

AFREF is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of America defined broadly and where the talent, skills and uniqueness of each staff member are respected. We are committed to a policy of equity for all employees and to equal opportunity for all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, family responsibilities, and disability.

Activation Coordinator, Good Jobs First - Washington, D.C.

Good Jobs First
GASB 77 Activation Coordinator
Washington, DC ~ December 2015

Good Jobs First (www.goodjobsfirst.orgwww.goodjobsfirst.org)/>), a
small non-profit with a big footprint, now seeks a GASB 77 Activation
Coordinator for its Washington, DC headquarters.

This unique job opportunity has been created by the recent adoption by the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) of a new state and local
government accounting standard. GASB Statement No.
77org/gasb> is now taking effect. The new
Coordinator will lead Good Jobs First's 50-state technical assistance
program to non-profit groups and policymakers seeking to activate the new
standard.

GJF's mission is to promote accountability in economic development
subsidies and smart growth for working families. In 2014-2015, we led a
national effort to issue comments on the draft GASB standard and then to
educate affected constituencies about its significance. The new
coordinator will work closely with the GJF staff to build upon GJF's
established GASB TA platform.

Applicants must have:

·        at least three years' experience in related work, such as tax and
budget analysis and/or advocacy, or economic development subsidy
accountability

·        familiarity with accounting practices and knowledge of tax policy
and/or public-revenue issues and constituencies


·        ability to analyze and write clearly about state statutes and/or
administrative codes pertaining to state and local government financial
reporting

·        proven skills in teamwork and the ability to assist diverse
constituents


·        a demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice

Other desirable qualification:

·        activist communications experience, including news media
outreach, social media, and web-integrated strategies

This is an opportunity for rewarding work on a historic reform at a small,
highly productive and collaborative resource center.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes healthcare,
retirement contribution, and generous vacation. Women and people of color
are encouraged to apply. Please email résumés to Greg LeRoy at
goodjobs@goodjobsfirst.org<mailto:goodjobs@goodjobsfirst.org> with the
phrase "GASB 77 Coordinator" in the subject line.  No phone calls, please.

Director, Real Estate Economics and Finance, Urban Land Institute - Washington, D.C.

Director, Real Estate Economics and Finance 

Urban Land Institute

Professional Area: 

Real Estate Development

Urban Design

Location: 

Washington, DC

Job Summary

ULI is seeking a Director, Real Estate Economics and Finance, to help support, and engage in, the full range of real estate economics and finance activities. Reporting to the associated Senior Vice President, the Director will be involved in both the operational and substantive components of various programs. Ongoing products that the Director would be involved with are Emerging Trends in Real Estate, Real Estate Consensus Forecast, the McCoy Symposium, and ULI’s Fall and Spring Meeting sessions. Other products are generated as new initiatives and partnerships are formed. For a full job description and more information, please visit www.uli.org.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is driven to produce high-impact research that influences real estate investment and development. The incumbent must be able to meet deadlines while working independently on projects that range from formulaic annual publications to larger-scale visionary analyses. The candidate must be comfortable interviewing leading voices in the real estate and investment industries yet happy to spend hours engaged in focused writing, analysis, or operational tasks.

• Master’s degree in real estate, urban planning, business/public administration, or related degree.
• Approximately seven years of progressively responsible experience in a real estate–related field, project management, and quantitative analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in a broad range of topics related to real estate development, finance, land use, macro- and micro-economics, urban planning, and urban issues such as public transit and infrastructure.
• Proven track record of interest in, and understanding the value of, quantitative analysis; proven track record in accuracy.
• Experience as a team player in a variety of settings.
• Experience in research, education, and instructional design.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Experience in working with or for nonprofit organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of research methods, data analysis and presentation, statistics, spreadsheets, and web-based content development.
  • Preferred: experience synthesizing complex concepts, including but not limited to rigorous qualitative research and/or instructional design.

Pathways Internship Program, U.S. Department of State - Washington, D.C.

Job Title:  Student Trainee: Pathways Internship Program (IEP/ITEP) Hiring Fair Notice (YEAR-ROUND)
Department:  Department Of State
Agency:  Department of State - Agency Wide

Job Announcement Number:  HRSC/PATH-2016-0005

SALARY RANGE:

$22,560.00 to $68,465.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to Tuesday, December 15, 2015

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0099-01/09

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full-Time and Part-Time - Both non-temporary & temporary excepted appointments.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

11

DUTY LOCATIONS:

125 vacancies - Washington DC, DC   View Map
27 vacancies - Arlington, VA   View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

Students who are U.S. Citizens accepted for enrollment during the current or next upcoming semester in a degree-seeking program (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited/qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis with a projected graduation date on or after Fall 2016.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Secret

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, on a full or halftime basis with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must meet the definition of "student" in order to be considered for this opportunity. 

Internship appointments under the:

• Internship Experience Program (IEP) are nontemporary and can last the duration of the student’s academic program.
• Internship Temporary Experience Program (ITEP) are temporary appointments that allow for seasonal employment (during summers and holiday breaks from academic program) as well as year-round employment should their academic programs allow. These appointments are limited to a year or less with possibility for extensions in one-year increments.

Appointment length will be determined at the time of selection. At the successful conclusion of the program, interns may be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position in the competitive service. Interns may work full-time or part-time schedules. Pathways candidates must meet the DOS qualification standards applicable to the position being filled.

Telework Ineligible – This position is not eligible for telework.

The following occupational series, grades, and internship programs will be avaiable for application at the in-person hiring fair:

• GS-199-05/07/09 Foreign Affairs Officer (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-199-07/09 Economist (IEP ONLY)
• GS-299-04/05/07/09 Human Resources (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-399-05/07/09 Program Analyst (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-399-01/02/03/04/05/06/07 Office Automation/Clerical (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-399-07/09 Government Information Specialist (IEP ONLY)
• GS-599-05/07 Budget Analyst (IEP ONLY)
• GS-599-05/07 Accountant (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-899-05/07/09 Engineering (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-899-03/04/05 Architect (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-0999-07/09 Paralegal (IEP ONLY)
• GS-1099-05/07/09 Public Affairs (IEP ONLY)
• GS-1099-05/07/09 Interior Design (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-1199-03/04/05 Realty Specialist (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-2299-05/07/09 IT Specialist (IEP/ITEP)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/422620600?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Senior Associate, Policy, Data as a Strategic Asset; Pew Charitable Trusts - Washington, D.C.

Pew Charitable Trusts

Washington, DC

Senior Associate, Policy, Data as a Strategic Asset

For more information and to apply - senior associate policy

Overview:

The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and invigorate civic life.

We are an independent nonprofit organization – the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew.

Project Overview:

Pew’s new Data as a Strategic Asset project is assessing administrative data use across the 50 states, taking an in-depth look at whether and how effectively states are leveraging data for decision making. Because the field is so new, there is no comprehensive source of information about what states are trying; whether they face common challenges; and the effectiveness of different approaches. This 18-month research project will provide policy makers with a better understanding of how states across the country are using data to inform policy and budget decisions and make operations more efficient.

Position Overview:

The Senior Associate will help conceptualize, design and implement a 50-state assessment on the ways states are using data to inform policy and budgeting and to improve organizational effectiveness. The Senior Associate will provide strategic support to all aspects of the project’s research, with a particular focus on designing the research methodology and leading the team’s data collection and analysis efforts. The Senior Associate will co-author research papers, critically review project materials, work collaboratively with experts in the field, and present research findings in appropriate venues.

The Senior Associate will be based in Pew's Washington, DC office and will report to the Research Manager. It is expected that this position is for a term period through March 31, 2017, with the possibility of renewal pending the success of the program, funding sources and board decisions on continued support.

Responsibilities:

• Under direction of the initiative’s senior staff, design and implement a 50-state assessment on states’ use of administrative data to inform policymaking, budgeting and operational effectiveness.
• Lead the team’s data collection and organization efforts, and analyze legislation, rules, policies, and other documents related to states’ use of administrative data.
• Conduct and document in-depth interviews with state officials.
• Translate qualitative datasets into quantitative insight.
• Synthesize research to identify trends, best practices, opportunities, challenges, and compelling examples.
• Review and fact-check materials produced by contractors and other staff; help coordinate internal and external quality control processes.
• Coauthor research reports and issue briefs for the project.
• Maintain knowledge of policy issues relevant to Big Data.
• Assist in the management of the project's contracts.
• Conduct data-driven research and outreach to identify lines of inquiry. Help make strategic judgements about when to pursue further research and when to move on to a different exploration.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders – including state officials, state policy organizations, researchers, and leading organizations engaged in business intelligence and data analytics.
• Represent the project at conferences, meetings, and other events, including preparing materials for distribution and making presentations, as needed, to internal and external audiences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; related graduate degree desirable.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in policy research and analysis.
• Excellent applied research and analytical skills, including an ability to synthesize information, identify themes, and summarize large amounts of information effectively and clearly.
• Experience working with qualitative data.
• Experience working with database software and spreadsheets.
• Ability to write quickly, clearly and succinctly as well as to revise and edit based on input from a range of reviewers.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to develop and manage productive and collaborative relationships with external and internal stakeholders; and approach issues with a nonpartisan, objective mindset.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Flexible and able to routinely juggle multiple competing priorities and work in teams to meet project goals.
• Attention to detail, including exacting standards to maintain accuracy in all work products.
• Experience participating in or leading multi-disciplinary teams and analyzing policies and practices from several disciplines.
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in data analytics and/or evidence-based policymaking is preferred.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.