Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst (Federal Team)

The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP)

The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) is a non-profit research organization that analyzes federal, state, and local tax laws and proposals. ITEP’s influential staff works with policymakers and partners to research, support, and develop tax policies that address inequality and raise more revenue from wealthy people and corporations. Our unique microsimulation model demonstrates who pays taxes across income, race, and geography. We also document corporate tax avoidance. This work steers the debate about how taxes can enable public investment, enhance economic and racial equity, and improve lives.

Policy Analyst or Senior Policy Analyst

We seek a Policy Analyst or Senior Policy Analyst to conduct research on federal tax policy. The position, based in Washington, DC, reports to our Federal Policy Director and works closely with our data, research, and communications staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Using ITEP’s microsimulation model to analyze policies and proposals related to the federal personal income tax and, on occasion, federal payroll taxes.
• Researching and writing about federal tax issues, including those relating to high-income individuals, investment and business income, and tax breaks that favor the well-off.
• Researching and writing about corporations avoiding taxes through existing loopholes, special breaks, and offshore profit-shifting.
• Following and participating in the federal tax policy conversation.
• Communicating and coordinating with our data team to efficiently advance projects.
• Representing ITEP at events and meetings.
• Supporting colleagues in completing projects.
• Building and sustaining external relationships with researchers, advocates, nonprofit partners, and staff of policymakers.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with federal economic policy.
• Experience working on tax policy, tax law, or tax accounting.
• Comfort with large, complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to write clearly about complex topics.
• Commitment to ITEP’s goals of advancing equitable and adequate tax policy.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work well both independently and in collaboration.

Federal Policy Analyst: Bachelor’s degree, at least three years of work experience, or one year of experience plus an advanced degree.

Senior Federal Policy Analyst: Bachelor’s degree, at least six years of work experience, or four years of experience plus an advanced degree.

Compensation

The salary range for this position, depending on experience, is:

• Policy Analyst: $72,000-$97,000.
• Senior Policy Analyst: $85,000-$99,600.

We anticipate a start date in early 2025.

Benefits

ITEP has a collaborative team of researchers and a collegial work environment with a shared commitment to our mission. Generous benefits include:

• 100 percent of the premium for health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• A 403(B) plan to which ITEP contributes 10% of the employee’s salary.
• All federal holidays, plus the period between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid vacation leave with advance approval and sick time at the employee’s discretion.
• After one year of employment, 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• After five years, eligibility to request a six-week paid sabbatical.

Location

This position is based in Washington, D.C.

To Apply

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and one analytical writing sample (for example, a report, methodology, internal memo, testimony, etc.) in one PDF to [email protected] with the subject line: Policy Analyst (Federal).

Please complete this optional equal employment opportunity survey to help us track our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Resume review begins December 16, 2024, and continues until the position is filled. We anticipate beginning interviews in January 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ITEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and welcome diversity and encourage all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, familial status, or veteran status.