Research Associate

The Committee for Economic Development (CED), a public policy "think-tank" in Washington, D.C., is seeking a new or recent college graduate for a full-time Research Associate position to work on economic policy studies, including domestic and international issues.

Duties include policy analysis, library research, data retrieval, drafting background papers and brief reports, preparing computer graphics and attending Congressional hearings and meetings with other public policy organizations. Strong training in policy analysis and/or economics, excellent writing skills, and proficiency with computers and the Internet are required. Training in basic statistics preferred. CED Research Associates are normally new or very recent graduates who pursue further education or more senior analyst positions elsewhere after two or three years of experience at CED. Salary is competitive and commensurate with training and experience. Excellent fringe benefits. CED is an equal opportunity employer.

CED is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and policy organization of over 200 business and education leaders, founded in 1942. CED's purpose is to design, propose, and advocate policies that promote economic growth and higher living standards, increased equal opportunity for every citizen, and an improved quality of life for all.

CED is recognized as a leading voice for progressive reform in such areas as budget policy, campaign finance, education, public assistance, social security and pensions, regulation, urban development, and international economic policy.

Applicants should submit as soon as possible a cover letter describing interest and qualifications, resume, college transcript, and brief writing sample to:

Rachel Dunsmoor
Committee for Economic Development
2000 L Street, NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036

Please do not send in application materials via e-mail. Only applications that are sent to the address above will be considered for this position.