Research Assistant (Tax Policy Center)

About Urban Institute: The Urban Institute is a research-to-impact institution founded on one simple idea: To improve lives and strengthen communities, we need practices and policies that work. From advancing well-being to fostering shared prosperity, leaders across sectors are working every day to create brighter futures for all people and communities. For more than 50 years, Urban has delivered evidence and solutions that drive meaningful change, and this remains our charge today.

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org. The Opportunity: The Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center (TPC) improves tax and fiscal policy decision-making through independent, timely, and accessible analysis. Using a microsimulation model comparable to those used by federal scorekeepers, we show how policies affect taxpayers, revenues, and the economy.

Our results are used by stakeholders across the ideological spectrum and widely cited in the press. Beyond the model, TPC’s nationally recognized experts conduct research on emerging issues and provide technical assistance to policymakers at all levels of government. We also educate policymakers, advocates, journalists, and the public about the tax code and how to use it to advance economic and social policy.

###duties### assigned by the supervisor Who You Are: The successful candidate will: Possess a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or other Social Sciences (Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, etc.) Be familiar with basic econometric techniques and data analysis software packages (such as Stata, R, or SAS) Exhibit excellent research and analytical skills, including prior

###experience### formulating research questions and hypotheses, summarizing literature, and conducting data analysis Display strong organizational and communication

###skills### Have excellent attention to detail Be a self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritize workload and to work both independently and as part of a team Take the initiative to suggest improvements or innovations on assigned tasks Communicate respectfully with individuals of differing backgrounds and

###experience### Applications must include all of the following: Resume Cover Letter The recruitment process for the selected candidates is as follows: Phone Screen Panel interviews (if selected to proceed) Note: Candidates who can follow a hybrid work schedule are strongly preferred. What You’ll Experience: No matter

###your role### with Urban, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities across the country. We are committed to working in a manner defined by our mission and values. Urban’s greatest asset is our people. The target salary range for this position is Min $52,520 - Mid $59,085- Max $65,650 and the current median $55,336.33. Salary offered is commensurate with

###experience### and considers internal comparisons. Salaries are just one component of Urban Institute’s total compensation package. Urban is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust

###benefits### package for yourself, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including nine federal holidays, medical (including prescription), dental and vision insurance, and transit benefits. Urban is unique in that we offer 403(b) retirement plan participation immediately after you’re hired and a generous employer contribution after six months of service and 500 hours, with immediate vesting.

You’ll also have access to a health advocate, personal finance coaching, an Employee Assistance Program, and educational assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Urban Institute has formally recognized the Urban Institute Employees’ Union, which is part of the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU). Urban management and the Union work together in good faith and are motivated by a shared commitment to this institution.

This position is included in the Union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned. This posting is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

###requirements### to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The Urban Institute is an

###equal opportunity### employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy or family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Our Values We believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. Public policies work best when they are rooted in facts, and our research sparks solutions in programs and practice.

Our analyses and recommendations help expand opportunities for all people, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the fiscal health of governments and effectiveness of public policies. How We Work We conduct sophisticated research to understand and solve real-world challenges in a rapidly urbanizing environment. Our work engages communities at multiple levels—city, state, and country—as we gather data and evaluate programs.

Urban Institute scholars blend academic rigor with on-the-ground collaboration, teaming with policymakers, community leaders, practitioners, and the private sector to diagnose problems and find solutions. Founded in 1968 to understand the problems facing America’s cities and assess the programs of the War on Poverty, the Urban Institute brings decades of objective analysis and expertise to policy debates—in city halls and state houses, Congress and the White House, and emerging democracies around the world.

Today, our research portfolio ranges from the social safety net to health and tax policies; the well-being of families and neighborhoods; and trends in work, earnings, and wealth building. Our scholars have a distinguished track record of turning evidence into solutions. As an organization, the Urban Institute does not take positions on issues.

Scholars are independent and empowered to share their evidence-based views and recommendations shaped by research. Our work environment encourages intellectual honesty, innovation, and mutual respect. Our analysis elevates debate, wherever it takes place.

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