Research Analyst, Housing and Infrastructure

The Bipartisan Policy Center is a non-profit organization that combines the best ideas from both parties to promote health, security, and opportunity for all Americans. BPC drives principled and politically viable policy solutions through the power of rigorous analysis, painstaking negotiation, and aggressive advocacy.

As a leading Washington, DC-based think tank that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Our policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations with former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who possess views from across the political spectrum. We are currently focused on policy issues related to health, energy, the economy, education, immigration, infrastructure, and governance.

Since 2011, BPC has developed and pursued bipartisan recommendations for growing the supply of affordable rental homes, providing targeted rental assistance, and supporting sustainable homeownership. BPC’s Housing Commission and Senior Health and Housing Task Force—and discrete efforts since to build consensus on affordable rental housing policies, outline credit access and affordability priorities in housing finance reform, and facilitate health and housing partnerships—have served as catalysts for bipartisan action in Congress.

BPC is building on this past work and growing our Housing and Infrastructure Project. We will be working to highlight the importance of housing affordability, stability, quality, and safety in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the attendant economic downturn, climate change, and the national reckoning on racial equity and opportunity.

BPC is currently seeking a Research Analyst to support these activities, with additional opportunities to assist with policy initiatives on infrastructure, disaster policy reform, and climate change adaptation. The ideal applicant for this position will have a wide range of knowledge and experience. They will also be intellectually curious and a self-starter, with the ability to get up-to-speed on a diverse set of issues involved in these pressing policy areas.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of Research Analyst at BPC is a versatile one, involving a variety of tasks, often at the same time. The analyst will be expected to learn about new and evolving policy portfolio, build up subject matter knowledge quickly, and interact frequently with high-level policy experts and political leaders.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Conducting research, both qualitative and quantitative, and often independently, to support policy work on housing, infrastructure, and other community and economic-development issues
• Drafting evidence-based policy reports, issue briefs, literature reviews, talking points, blogs, and other written materials;
• Attending internal project meetings as requested, preparing pre- and post-meeting notes, memos, and recaps
• Attending external meetings, hearings, and other events—taking notes, identifying key takeaways, and updating the project team
• Monitoring and reporting on legislative and regulatory activity related to housing and community development
• Working with the project staff and events team to plan and execute internal and external events
• Assisting with the development of podcasts, videos, social media content, and other communications activities and work products
• Create project timelines and schedules to help manage the timely delivery of progress reports and deliverables
• Assisting with selection of and management of interns
• Performing contact management, data entry, and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• A four-year undergraduate degree, preferably in public policy, political science, business, economics, or a related major with at least two years of work experience (or a graduate degree and some work experience)
• Demonstrable knowledge, experience, and interest in housing, infrastructure, and community/economic development policy
• Experience working with or in Congress and the Executive Branch is very valuable, but not required
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, particularly in writing
• Ability to multitask on numerous projects, large and small, and often independently, while prioritizing competing demands diplomatically
• Proven research and interpersonal skills
• Keen interest in advancing bipartisanship, civility in our public discourse, and evidence-based policymaking

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references. Please submit materials as one file. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.