Research Associate with D.C. Think Tank - Prosperous America

CPA EDUCATION FUND JOB POSTING

THE OPPORTUNITY - ECONOMIC

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

You are invited to explore the position of Research Assistant with the Coalition for

a Prosperous America Education Fund. Our organization is dedicated to educational activities

that will result in new and positive U.S. trade and economic policies to help America win the

international competition for good jobs, sustained economic growth and strong domestic supply

chains.

DESCRIPTION

The Research Assistant will support the Research Director in developing and presenting data

and economic analysis in pursuit of CPA’s research, education and advocacy in the areas of

trade, monetary, tax and economic policies. The Research Assistant should have excellent

economic analysis skills with the ability to find, compile, evaluate and present data. The

candidate should be a self starter with the ability to manage his/her time during the day,

research and write articles on his/her own, communicate well orally, and work as part of an

interactive team. Experience with econometric modeling would be a plus including CGE or

macroeconomic models.

The purpose of the position is to help CPAEF influence the national trade and economic debate

by conducting research on pressing issues and translating that research into publications that

are clearly written and easily comprehensible by both expert and lay audiences. We are looking

for a meticulous, energetic and hard-working individual who will help build our reputation as a

provider of credible, reliable data and analysis that helps policymakers, opinion leaders and the

general public understand how trade policies impact the daily lives of business owners, workers,

farmers and ranchers. The Research Assistant will work remotely and must therefore be

organized and self directed to be effective.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Research Director in the research, writing and editing of CPAEF’S research and

policy resources and publications, which are primarily online

Gain familiarity with the key US and international databases containing employment and

national income accounts, employment and industrial data

Assist in the development and management of new research projects from design through

analysis to presentation and communication of findings, with quantitative and qualitative data

Interact with CPA members, other economists, and government and congressional staffers to

discuss economic and political issues and concepts

Write research articles which clearly present data and analysis for multiple audiences

Run simulations of various scenarios on econometric models

Support the Research Director and take the initiative in reporting and commenting on

government statistical news releases such as trade and employment data

Respond to member inquiries on data, research and policy

Stay current on research and policy

Assist in identifying and applying for grant opportunities

Represent the organization externally

Hello
We are a Washington education group and think tank focused on trade and manufacturing issues. We are currently seeking an Economic Research Assistant. This is a full-time position and would suit somebody with one or more economics degrees. Would you be able to circulate the attached job description among your graduates or other suitable candidates?

You can find out more about the CPA at www.prosperousamerica.org or the other links below.
Many thanks.

Regards,
Jeff Ferry

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Jeff Ferry

Research Director

Coalition for a Prosperous America

main: 202.688.5145:5

mobile: 650.273.2100

jeff@prosperousamerica.org

www.prosperousamerica.org

Reports: http://www.prosperousamerica.org/research

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