Policy Director, Economic Dignity Lab - McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University

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Job Overview

Part-Time Policy Director, Economic Dignity Lab, McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University.

The Economic Dignity Lab develops evidence-based policy proposals focused on ensuring all Americans have the ability to provide for loved ones, pursue purpose and potential, and work with respect and dignity. The Policy Director will work with the Executive Director on the substantive development of the Lab’s policy agenda, setting research priorities, shepherding work by research assistants, consultants and coauthors on publications, and working to develop public events presentations that help present the Lab’s work to policymakers, academics, and the public.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the development of the Lab’s policy agenda, major policy papers, briefs, and reports from conception through publication
• Supervising and mentoring research assistants and student researchers and guiding their day-to-day research work
• Coordinating the work of outside policy experts and contributing authors
• Contributing to the Lab’s public forums and events

Work Interactions

The Policy Director reports directly to the Founding Executive Director of the Economic Dignity Lab and works in close partnership with the Managing Director on the Lab’s operations and output. The position provides substantive direction to the Lab’s research assistants and student researchers and collaborates with commissioned policy experts, McCourt School faculty, and external partners in government, academia, and the advocacy community. As the senior substantive lead on the Lab’s policy work, the Policy Director will work with the Executive Director to shape the intellectual direction of the Lab’s publications and ensure they meet the highest standards of rigor and impact. The role advances Georgetown University’s commitment to empowering people in service of others by producing research that seeks tangible policy impact on the economic well-being of workers and families across the nation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Preference of  five years of progressively responsible experience in policy development, analysis, or a related field, ideally in government, academia, think tanks, or advocacy organizations
• Demonstrated ability to author and edit rigorous, publication-quality policy papers and briefs
• Capacity to exhibit serious substantive knowledge on  the Lab’s focus areas, such as labor markets, AI and the future of work, job creation, workforce development, care policy, and tax policy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analysis for policymaker and public audiences
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple publications and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior researchers
• Commitment to at least 15-20 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in public policy, economics, law, or a related field; advanced degree (Master’s, JD, or PhD) in public policy, economics, law, or a related field valued
• Prior experience in federal or state policymaking, including work in the executive branch, Congress, or state government
• Established network among policymakers, researchers, and advocates in economic and labor policy
• Familiarity with the economic dignity framework and the Lab’s body of work

 

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$64.99 - $127.06

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.