Research Assistant, The Hamilton Project (Job ID: 2026-3893)

The Brookings Institution•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization, seeks a Research Assistant for The Hamilton Project (THP). THP focuses on producing research and policy proposals aimed at creating a growing economy that benefits more Americans. This involves making economic growth broad-based, enhancing individual economic security, and utilizing effective government for public investments. The role supports research in macroeconomics and applied microeconomics with policy relevance, covering topics like tax reform, social insurance, labor markets, AI's impact on wages, eldercare, early childhood education, and healthcare. The position is hybrid, requiring regular in-person presence at the Washington, DC office with the option of two remote work days per week. This position is part of the staff bargaining unit, Brookings United, affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a related field required.
Relevant experience in economics or policy research (can be from full- or part-time work, college setting, internships, etc.).
Competence to undertake research assignments with appropriate supervision.
Strong organizational experience and ability to manage overlapping calendars and deadlines.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Strong quantitative and analytic skills.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Experience with Stata or R, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Strong knowledge of and passion for public policy, particularly domestic economic policy.
Ability to take initiative to explore promising policy areas and absorb/synthesize large amounts of information and data quickly.
Must be a team player able to work in a small, collaborative environment, often at a fast pace and under time constraints.
Flexibility to take on new roles and responsibilities.
Discretion, creativity, maturity, and good judgment are valued.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in economics, data science, statistics, public policy, or other social sciences with a minor in economics.

Responsibilities

Discuss and review policy areas and ideas for research, development, and commissions with Director, Associate Director, and Hamilton Project staff.
Support policy development by researching various policy areas and staying updated on recent research and policy activity.
Independently analyze data using Excel, STATA, R, or similar software and present findings accurately and accessibly in visual and written formats.
Create and/or maintain charts, figures, and data interactives to illustrate research findings for internally authored and commissioned Hamilton Project papers.
Co-author Hamilton Project research products, including Economic Facts and long- and short-form empirical analyses on policy-relevant topics in economics.
Develop and maintain THP data dashboards on a variety of topics.
Work with Director, Associate Director, and commissioned author(s) on Hamilton Project policy proposal management, including monitoring author progress, tracking paper drafts and timelines, and coordinating/consolidating feedback.
On designated products, coordinate and/or execute quality control processes and liaise with communications staff on deliverables.