Associate Director/Director, Tax Policy

Bipartisan Policy Center • Washington, DC

5d • $110,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are seeking an Associate Director/Director to lead their federal tax policy work within the Economic Policy Program. BPC's tax policy portfolio focuses on developing and advocating for durable, bipartisan federal tax reforms that support workers and families, foster business growth, and strengthen the nation's fiscal outlook. The team has been influential in shaping the federal tax debate by educating policymakers, developing bipartisan offset options, tracking legislative developments, and engaging with media and congressional staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong policy expertise, credibility, and relationships to drive bipartisan progress on tax reform that benefits the economy and ensures sufficient revenue.

This position reports to BPC’s Vice President of Economic Policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, government, economics, public administration, law, communications, or a related field
• 4-6+ years (Associate Director)/ 7-10+ years (Director) of relevant professional experience in public policy, government, advocacy, nonprofit organizations, consulting, think tanks, public affairs, legislative affairs, or related field
• Excellent writing and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, accessible materials for congressional and public audiences, including policy briefs, explainers, and media-facing content
• Strong quantitative skills and experience analyzing and assessing data from the Congressional Budget Office, Joint Committee on Taxation, the Treasury Department, and other government and non-government organizations
• Demonstrated record of publishing original research and policy analysis on tax and fiscal issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax policy for a range of audiences
• Experience developing coalitions and building consensus across ideologically diverse organizations

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in public policy, public administration, economics, law, political science, or a related field
• Experience working on Capitol Hill, within a federal agency, governor’s office, state legislature, think tank, trade association, advocacy organization, or similar institution
• Experience elevating an organization’s public profile and representing an organization through national media engagement, including securing regular press mentions in relevant media outlets, as well as representing the organization on policy panels and other public forums
• Demonstrated ability to build an organization’s reputation with Hill staff, executive branch officials, and national media as a credible voice on tax policy issues
• Interest in the Economic Policy Program’s overall policy portfolio, including fiscal and retirement security policy
• Familiarity with state and local tax policy is a plus
• Experience supporting fundraising, donor engagement, grant development, or external partnerships
• Established relationships with congressional tax staff and committees on both sides of the aisle
• Prior people-management experience preferred for candidates hired at the director level

Responsibilities

• Lead BPC's federal tax policy portfolio, setting research priorities and external strategy in coordination with the Economic Policy Program's leadership
• Consistently produce high-impact, analytical research publications—including issue briefs, explainers, reports, and testimony—on complex tax and fiscal policy topics
• Represent BPC and its tax policy priorities at public events, private roundtables, and panels, and through earned media, including print, broadcast, and digital outlets
• Engage congressional staff and members on both sides of the aisle to advance BPC's tax policy recommendations, including providing technical assistance on legislative proposals
• Build and participate in ideologically diverse coalitions working on tax policy, tax administration, and related fiscal policy issues
• Develop data visualizations that help congressional staff and outside experts assess and understand complex fiscal, tax, and economic trends
• Collaborate across BPC's policy programs and communications team to align tax policy recommendations with the organization's broader priorities and serve as the internal expert on federal tax issues
• Mentor junior staff and, depending on level, directly manage staff supporting the tax policy portfolio

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan
• 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment)
• 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year
• Education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment
• $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment
• Metro benefits of up to $130 per month
• Company provided life insurance
• Dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level