Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst

Categories

Americans for Prosperity

Location

Arlington, Virginia

Job Description

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) seeks a Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst to lead its effort in developing a reform agenda for growth and abundance nationally and across the 50 states. We seek a liberty-minded individual with experience in tax and spending policy who recognizes that freedom and opportunity lead to prosperity. Reporting to one of AFP’s Policy Portfolio Directors, the candidate will work collaboratively with other members of the team, particularly our Policy Fellows, to craft analysis and other content related to current legislation, policy proposals, and provide research to support our policy initiatives. 
 
If you are excited to drive a national conversation around issues critical to the kind of reforms needed to drive economic progress laid out above and looking for an out-of-the-box policy career opportunity, apply today!   

Your Responsibilities Include

  • Work to advance the principals of a free and open society by producing analysis and research material to assist in the production of policy products, including but not limited to issue summaries, issue briefs, advocacy tools, testimony, opinion and commentary, and any other material needed to support the organization's engagement efforts.  
  • Assist with the development of letters of support for legislation at the federal and state level, as well as internal briefing documents for staff and management on an as-needed basis. 
  • Aid in the translation of complex issues into talking points/written text for communications and grassroots teams. 
  • Analyze legislation to evaluate its alignment to AFP’s policy priorities.
  • Work with state chapters to better understand the impact of current federal and state legislation and regulatory policies. 
  • Assist on other special projects as needed. 

Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization

  • A minimum of five years of experience working in a related field (i.e. policy analysis, Capitol Hill position, etc.). 
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills. 
  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, environment. 
  • Integrity, humility, and an entrepreneurial attitude. 
  • A positive attitude and an earnest interest in providing good customer service to our members, partners, and state chapters. 
  • A firm commitment to advancing a society of equal rights and mutual benefit where people can succeed by creating value for others. 

What We Offer

  • A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans – especially the least fortunate
  • A vision-driven organization of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others
  • Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve
  • Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting
  • Competitive health and wellness benefits
  • Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed
  • Commuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro)
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry specific programs

Americans for Prosperity is driving long-term solutions to the country's biggest problems through broad-based grassroots outreach. Our activists engage friends and neighbors on key issues and encourage them to take an active role in building a culture of mutual benefit. We have an on-the-ground infrastructure in 36 states that recruits and unites citizens behind a common goal of advancing policies that help people improve their lives. 
 
Americans for Prosperity Foundation is dedicated to educating and training citizens to be courageous advocates for the ideas, principles, and policies in a society of mutual benefit--knowing that leads to the greatest prosperity and well-being for all. Our educational programs break barriers standing in the way of people realizing their potential. By eliminating these obstacles to opportunity, in areas like occupational licensing, free speech, K-12 education, and free trade, we are supporting and working to lift up the lives of individuals and local communities. 
 
We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.