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The Urban Institute is a research-to-impact institution founded on one simple idea: To improve lives and strengthen communities, we need practices and policies that work. From advancing well-being to fostering shared prosperity, leaders across sectors are working every day to create brighter futures for all people and communities. For more than 50 years, Urban has delivered evidence and solutions that drive meaningful change, and this remains our charge today. Our Mission To drive impact by equipping changemakers with evidence and solutions. Our Values Collaboration, Fairness Inclusivity, Independence, and Integrity For more information on the Urban Institute, please visit ********************** The Opportunity: The Tax Policy Center, housed within the Tax & Income Supports Division (TIS) seeks an expert researcher who will contribute to and expand Urban's research and policy analysis on individual and corporate, tax modeling, and tax administration. Reporting to the Vice President for Tax Policy, the researcher will work with a talented group of colleagues spanning a variety of projects and disciplines across the Urban Institute. What You'll Do The successful candidate will work on projects analyzing the revenue and distributional consequences of tax policies, primarily at the federal level. They will also support the development of tax and transfer microsimulation models within TPC and TIS and supervise analyses using these models. This work will include: * Conceptualizing and developing new research projects and initiatives that are creative, address public policy needs and meet high standards of methodological rigor * Directing new or ongoing projects and initiatives, including being responsible for research quality, finances, timeline, staffing and managing staff, and meeting funder goals * Leading efforts to fundraise for new research and initiatives as well as support efforts of other staff * Establishing or continuing relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including local, state, and federal policymakers, business leaders, media, academia, nonprofits, and advocates * Leading and collaborating on reporting research findings, including written products, creative data presentation, briefings, and presentations at meetings and conferences * Communicating effectively with multiple research teams, senior and early career staff members from diverse backgrounds, and external stakeholders * Supervising and mentoring other research staff, to help nurture talent and grow productive, motivated, and fulfilled colleagues What You'll Bring * The knowledge and skills associated with a PhD in economics or a related field. Senior executive or legislative branch government experience also highly encouraged * 10 plus years of prior experience in related research areas * Significant experience in conceptualizing and executing policy-relevant research on tax policy and administration * Deep methodological rigor, preferably including knowledge of microsimulation and advanced statistical methods * Ability to interpret rigorous academic studies and put them in a policy context * Substantial experience managing large scale, philanthropically funded research projects * A proven track record of developing, funding, and implementing relevant research projects or initiatives * Active engagement in real-time economic policy debates What You'll Experience: No matter your role with Urban, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities across the country. We are committed to working in a manner defined by our mission and values. Urban's greatest asset is our people. The minimum salary for this position is $192,571. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and considers internal comparisons. Salaries are just one component of Urban Institute's total compensation package. Urban is committed to supporting our staff's physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for yourself, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including nine federal holidays, medical (including prescription), dental and vision insurance, and transit benefits. Urban is unique in that we offer 403(b) retirement plan participation immediately after you're hired and a generous employer contribution after six months of service and 500 hours, with immediate vesting. You'll also have access to a health advocate, personal finance coaching, an Employee Assistance Program, and educational assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned. This posting is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Urban management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The Urban Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy or family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected status under applicable law. The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at ************************. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Founded in 1941, Freedom House is an independent watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of democracy around the globe. Our Research and Analysis division produces cutting-edge reports on topics such as the state of democratic institutions, key tactics employed by modern authoritarians, and how the internet is restricted and increasingly manipulated to undermine human rights, particularly of society's most vulnerable. The flagship of Freedom House's Technology and Democracy initiative is Freedom on the Net , which featured in 745 media outlets spanning 99 countries during its 2019 release. Position Summary The Research Associate will join a small, supportive, and dynamic team working to assess human rights in the digital age. The position will play a key role in producing Freedom on the Net , our annual internet freedom study encompassing issues such as censorship, disinformation, and surveillance. Responsibilities will range from analyzing the impact of complex regulatory proposals on free expression and privacy, supporting project management and logistics, and liaising with a dispersed network of local internet freedom researchers. This is a full-time position based in New York City, reporting to the Research Director for Technology and Democracy. Key Responsibilities Strengthen regional and thematic expertise within Freedom House, contribute analysis to Freedom on the Net and other written products, and provide substantive input at internal and external meetings Perform substantive fact-checking, editing, rewriting, and proofreading of reports on internet freedom, many authored by non-native English speakers. In the process of editing, supplement the reports with own research Assist appropriate team members in designing and facilitating Freedom on the Net project plans, goals, and timelines, as well as developing methods to track and evaluate project processes Develop a network of regional and thematic experts to serve as new contributors, and act as a primary point of contact with external consultants based around the world Prepare travel and event logistics for in-person review meetings, including booking flights and accommodation for participants, coordinating with venues, and other tasks Where funding permits, travel internationally to coordinate meetings with local researchers and attend relevant conferences to represent FH research Draft talking points for senior staff and conduct media interviews as needed Analyze data and prepare charts, graphics, and other support materials for publication Assist with funding proposals, donor reports, and monitoring and evaluation of the project's impact Ensure consultant contracts, payment requests, business expense reports, and other financial documents are in line with Freedom House requirements Perform other related duties as assigned