Research Fellow, Tax Policy

Title:                             Research Fellow, Tax Policy

Reports to:              Director, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget

Job Summary:         The Research Fellow, Tax Policy, develops and advances in-depth policy analysis and ground-breaking scholarly research by publishing research papers, op-eds, and books with a focus on taxation and how it affects the economy and the federal budget. This position assists in maintaining a high-profile and national reputation for The Heritage Foundation and advances Heritage priorities by testifying before Congress, conducting media interviews, developing strategic relationships to advance policy, and participating in major public functions and professional conferences related to taxation. The Research Fellow must possess a strong quantitative background.

Job Duties:

• Conduct professional research, policy analysis, and writing for publication by Heritage and, as appropriate, others.
• Develop innovative tax policy solutions.
• Work with others across Heritage and other organizations, including Heritage Action for America, to drive policy outcomes.
• Write comments on executive branch agency rules for the public record.
• Play an active role in the public policy community.
• Represent Heritage in major professional forums and settings, including conferences, congressional hearings, and public speaking.

Qualifications:

Education:                      Ph.D. in economics preferred or relevant graduate degree or equivalent achievement in the field

Experience:                    10+ years’ professional experience

Communications:         Effective writer and public speaker; able to communicate policy positions in multiple media and to Congress

Technology:                   Microsoft Suite and Outlook and other software necessary for research

Other Requirements:           

• Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, the department’s goals and objectives, and the four cornerstones.
• Promote policies consistent with Heritage’s priorities; speak with one voice.
• Expert knowledge of policy area and of legislative and executive branch figures having influence on its development.
• Proven significant contributions to the public policy debate.
• History of top-quality research, analysis, writing, and publication, with emphasis on accuracy, insightfulness, and timeliness, in taxation, economics or fiscal matters.
• Strong leadership ability to work with other staff and lead junior staff.
• Professionalism: highest possible degree (adaptability, maturity, integrity and accountability).
• Initiative: highest possible, requiring only general guidance with a high degree of independent action.
• Innovation: good entrepreneurial skills and willingness to take initiative.

Benefits and Salary: 

The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, “take what you need” PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs. 

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.