Senior Research Assistant, The Hamilton Project (Job ID: 2026-3892)

The Brookings Institution•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization, seeks a Senior Research Assistant for The Hamilton Project (THP). THP focuses on producing research and policy proposals to foster an economy that benefits more Americans, emphasizing broad-based economic growth, individual economic security, and effective government investment. The Economic Studies program analyzes economic issues and provides policy recommendations. This role involves supporting THP's policy agenda through original analysis, data analysis, co-authoring research, and assisting with the production of THP work. The position is hybrid, requiring regular in-person presence at the Washington, DC office with two remote workdays allowed 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.
One year of relevant economics or policy research work experience required.
Competence to undertake research assignments with right-sized supervision required.
Strong organizational experience and ability to keep track of 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.
Must be able to take initiative to explore promising policy areas and absorb and synthesize large amounts of information and data quickly.
Must be a team player and able to work in a small, collaborative environment—often at a fast pace and under time constraints.
Must have the flexibility to take on new roles and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
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 writing 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 various 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 feedback.
Coordinate and/or execute quality control processes on designated products and liaise with communications staff on deliverables.