KAP 2026-2027 - Research Associate for Budget and Entitlement Policy - Cato Institute
About The Position
The Cato Institute is seeking a Research Associate to support the Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy with research and related administrative tasks. The Research Associate will help produce research summaries and original policy analysis for different publications, including working papers, blog posts, op-eds, tweets, and books. They will support the Director with topical briefs, fiscal data analyses, and organizational tasks that support Cato’s mission. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of economics and is a self-starter, curious, and detail-oriented. This position could be hybrid, fully remote, or at Cato’s office.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in economics or political science.
- No prior work experience required.
- Passion for the intersection of economics, government policy, and libertarianism.
- Familiarity with basic economic and budgeting concepts.
- Empirical skills and familiarity with R, STATA, Excel, and other statistical programs are a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong writing skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and demonstrated ability to question assumptions, think independently, and advance new ideas.
Responsibilities
- Support the research of the Budget and Entitlement Policy team.
- Support the administrative and organizational needs of the Budget and Entitlement Policy team.
- Produce the weekly Debt Digest, including synthesizing fiscal developments, analyzing budget data, and drafting concise summaries for publication, and similar newsletter features.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
