Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements
Required: Bachelor’s degree or concentration in economics, public policy, urban planning, political science, data science, geography, or other quantitative social science. At least two years of work experience providing similar work product, in fast-paced, public policy-oriented office (e.g., policy/political organizations, government, non-profit, or academic).
Preferred: Master’s degree or concentration in economics, public policy, urban planning, political science, geography, data science, or other quantitative social science.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Required: Strong interest in urban development issues and economics; high-level proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; capacity to quickly master analytical methods and related software. Must also possess clear writing skills and superb organizational and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable taking initiative, paying attention to detail, and working in an ever-evolving policy environment.
Preferred: Knowledge of mapping, Excel, Stata, R and Python; demonstrated ability to undertake research assignments with limited supervision is a plus.
Additional Information:
?
What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings.
?
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply.?Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
?
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.
?
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms.? We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.