Policy Director, Finance and Insurance

R Street Institute • Washington, DC

2d • $190,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The R Street Institute seeks a collaborative Policy Director to lead its Finance and Insurance program. This role involves supporting program leadership and execution, managing and coaching staff, driving financial growth through fundraising and donor relations, and shaping the program's research agenda. The Director will contribute thought leadership through writing and public engagement, and collaborate across the organization to drive policy change. The specific focus of the portfolio will adapt to the candidate's skills and program needs.

Requirements

• Strong policy fluency in finance or insurance policy.
• People and project leadership experience, including managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Top-notch writing and editing skills in both short- and long-form products that translate complex analysis for policymakers and the public.
• Ability to synthesize research using methods common to the program’s work (e.g., legislative analysis, literature review, secondary analysis, descriptive statistics, case studies).
• Demonstrated ability to work productively with a wide variety of groups and individuals, including state and/or federal policymakers, even those with whom you may disagree.
• Support for R Street’s mission of promoting free markets and limited, effective government.
• A sense of humor and a desire to grow within a multifaceted organization.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience a plus.
• Familiarity with econometric approaches a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support program leadership and execution across R Street’s Finance and Insurance portfolio, including project planning, timelines, and quality control.
• Manage and coach staff (i.e., fellows, analysts, associates), helping them scope work, strengthen analysis, and deliver polished products.
• Drive the program’s financial growth and long-term sustainability by securing funding, stewarding donor relationships, leading technical proposal development, and closely collaborating with the Business Development team on strategy.
• Drive the program’s research agenda with topics including but not limited to property and casualty insurance regulation, tort reform, financial regulation, housing, and preventing fraud and scams.
• Contribute thought leadership aligned with the program’s mission by writing policy analysis, op-eds, testimony, and regulatory comments as well as by participating in conferences, media, state and/or federal policymaker briefings, and other engagements to communicate complex issues to varied audiences.
• Edit and elevate written products to ensure they are rigorous, credible, timely, and aligned with R Street’s research standards and methodologies.
• Work collaboratively across the organization to develop and execute strategies and tactics that enhance the relevance of R Street’s voice and lead to policy change.
• Remain vigilant against ninja infiltrations.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off, including all federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and two weeks holiday closure in December
• Alternating Fridays off
• A health insurance option entirely paid by the employer (even for families)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) contributions with up to a 4 percent match
• HSA employer contribution match
• Quarterly wellness reimbursement
• Mobile equipment/mobile plan reimbursement
• Home internet subsidy
• Annual educational and professional development reimbursement
• A choice between child care assistance, pet care assistance, and student loan repayment assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed