Director of NTU’s Center for Emerging Technologies

National Taxpayers Union • Washintgon, DC

29d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

National Taxpayers Union (NTU) and National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF) are seeking a Director of NTU's Center for Emerging Technologies. This role will be part of our dynamic team representing taxpayers’ interests on Capitol Hill and beyond. The Center for Emerging Technologies is focused on developing light-touch regulatory frameworks for existing and emerging technologies in order to foster innovation and prosperity. Policy areas of emphasis will include AI, antitrust, telecommunications, data center proliferation, and related topics. Job duties will include analyzing federal and state policy; writing letters to public officials, regulatory comments, op-eds, and issue briefs; and meeting with policymakers and other organizations to advocate for sound policy on behalf of taxpayers. This position is based out of our Washington, DC office, though a hybrid work arrangement may be possible. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five to eight years of relevant experience on Capitol Hill, in a government agency, or at a think tank or advocacy organization. The expected salary range is $110,000 to $140,000. The following skills and qualities are necessary to be successful in this position: -Passionate about advocating for lower taxes, less spending, and free markets -Motivated and independent -A creative thinker -Strong verbal and written communications skills to be able to effectively convey NTU’s message; writing is a major duty of this position -Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills -Willingness to travel as necessary NTU is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen group whose supporters work every day for lower taxes and smaller government at all levels. NTUF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the research and educational arm of NTU. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, three writing samples (minimum of 500 words each), and at least two professional references. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. No phone calls please. NTU and NTUF are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Requirements

• Passionate about advocating for lower taxes, less spending, and free markets
• Motivated and independent
• A creative thinker
• Strong verbal and written communications skills to be able to effectively convey NTU’s message; writing is a major duty of this position
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Minimum of five to eight years of relevant experience on Capitol Hill, in a government agency, or at a think tank or advocacy organization
• Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, three writing samples (minimum of 500 words each), and at least two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing federal and state policy
• Writing letters to public officials, regulatory comments, op-eds, and issue briefs
• Meeting with policymakers and other organizations to advocate for sound policy on behalf of taxpayers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees