Technology & Innovation Policy Analyst
About The Position
The Technology & Innovation Policy Analyst will work with the Director of Technology & Innovation Policy and other American Action Forum (AAF) researchers on a variety of tasks. This position will be responsible for original research and analysis of key technology, telecom, data privacy, and related policy proposals, legislative initiatives and enacted laws. The Technology & Innovation Policy Analyst will be expected to write concise research papers, contribute data analysis to larger written products, and support the Director of Technology & Innovation Policy with timely analysis and background memos. This position will work on the larger AAF policy team and report to the Director of Technology & Innovation Policy. A successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, have a firm grasp of key issues in tech and telecom policy, and have excellent quantitative research skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Requirements
- Degree in economics, public policy, political science or related field
- Statistics coursework preferred
- Broad working knowledge of key tech and telecom issues
- Strong research skills and demonstrable expertise working with various research databases or statistical packages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities efficiently with little notice
- An interest in working for a think tank that emphasizes smaller government, sensible conservative policy solutions, and smart policy options that benefit the American public and avoid unnecessary federal government overreach
- Provide proof of ability to work legally in the United States after accepting a job offer
Nice To Haves
- Experience using statistical packages (such as SAS, STATA, or R) or government databases is useful but not essential
Responsibilities
- Developing AAF's technology & innovation policy products
- Proactively pursuing research and locating data sources
- Investigating a wide swath of relevant policy questions in order to succinctly explain key policy issues
- Writing concise research papers
- Contributing data analysis to larger written products
- Supporting the Director of Technology & Innovation Policy with timely analysis and background memos
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings plan
- Commuter and dependent care benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Gym membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
