Research Assistant, The Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy (Job ID: 2025-3759)

The Brookings Institution • Washington, DC

14d • $58,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy. With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors. About the Economic Studies Program: The Economic Studies program analyzes current and emerging economic issues facing the United States and the world and, based on that research, provides innovative, practical policy recommendations. ES’s work covers a broad array of economic issues, including economic growth, economic opportunity and mobility, the labor market, regulation, health policy, the environment, tax policy, retirement policy, and fiscal and monetary policy. Economic Studies scholars influence key economic policies by conducting rigorous and relevant research and then disseminating and communicating their findings to the policy community and to the broader public. About The Hutchins Center: The mission of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy is to improve the quality and efficacy of fiscal and monetary policy and public understanding of them. It draws on the expertise of Brookings scholars and of experts in government, academia, think tanks and business. By producing and commissioning research, convening private and public events, and more, it seeks to generate new thinking, promote constructive criticism, and provide a forum for reasoned debate. Position Location : This position is hybrid . Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of two days of remote work each week. Please Note : This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Brookings United, affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union, and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Public Policy, or other Social Sciences with a minor in Economics required.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Strong computer skills and experience required.
• Experience with software such as STATA, R or other econometric packages required.

Nice To Haves

• Research experience in economics, policy research, and/or computer modeling preferred but not required; experience can come from part-time work, work in a college setting, or internships.
• Competence to undertake research assignments with little supervision required.
• Independent research experience preferred.
• Experience handling large data sets and models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of senior scholars, analyze data in Excel, STATA, R, Python, and/or similar software, and present findings accurately and accessibly, both visually and in writing.
• Generate, maintain, and/or update tables and graphs.
• Update and check existing databases; assemble, consolidate, clean, and check data from new sources.
• Update and maintain existing Hutchins Center priority projects, like the Fiscal Ship federal budget simulation game and the monthly Fiscal Impact Measure interactive.
• In collaboration with senior scholars, write summaries of research results, for incorporation into newsletters, working papers, and project publications.
• Draft text for newsletters, blogs, explainers, and other styles of publication.
• Provide analytical reviews and summaries of existing literature pertinent to projects.
• Locate and collect relevant documents and data from sources such as online databases, libraries, and government publications.
• Compile, read, summarize, and organize written material into bibliographies and literature reviews.
• Fact-check publications of all types to be published on brookings.edu.
• Contribute to weekly Hutchins Round-up newsletter highlighting new research in fiscal and monetary policy.
• Assist with event preparation and logistics, and provide day-of support as requested.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation and well-organized project folders.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees