Now Hiring: Center for Economic Freedom Policy Analyst

The Texas Public Policy Foundation is in the process of hiring a policy analyst to work with me in our Center for Economic Freedom promoting free markets and private property rights in various areas of public policy. See below for more details and how to apply. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call or send me an email.

 

Take care,

 

Bill

 

Bill Peacock

Vice President of Research

Director, Center for Economic Freedom

Texas Public Policy Foundation

o: (512) 472-2700

c: (512) 965-6476

bpeacock@texaspolicy.com

 

Now Hiring: Center for Economic Freedom Policy Analyst

Description: The economic freedom policy analyst will research, write about, and educate policymakers, the media, and the public on various policy issues, including energy/electricity markets; homeowners’ insurance; telecommunications; economic freedom; property rights; and tort reform, so that Texas’ public policy reflects sound free-market principles.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         Writing well-researched, well-argued papers with detailed, workable recommendations on many of the complex policy issues facing the state of Texas

·         Helping the recommendations from the Center’s research become public policy in Texas through meetings with policymakers, staff and other stakeholders, public testimony, and outreach to the media and the public

·         Proactively organizing and carrying out the day-to-day activities of the Center, including identifying and taking advantage of opportunities where the Center can impact public policy, such as:

·         collaboration with various stakeholders, organizations, and state/national think tanks to ensure quality research and recommendations

·         input into the policy development process of legislative committees and state agencies

·         generating research and commentary that anticipates and takes advantage of media coverage of the Center’s issues

·         Drafting model legislation and amendments

·         Organizing various policy events/activities designed to educate policymakers, stakeholders, the media, and the general public

·         Supporting other work of the Foundation

 

Qualifications:

·         Completion of an educational level that, in conjunction with relevant job experience, demonstrates a level of competence in the areas necessary to fulfill the responsibilities and duties of the position.

·         Three to five years of relevant legislative, policy, and/or media experience

·         Excellent writing, editing, and public presentation skills

·         Understanding of core economic principles and support of free market principles

·         Ability to comprehend/analyze complex legislative and regulatory issues

·         Ability to effectively advocate the Foundation’s principles and recommendations

 

The position’s salary will be commensurate with the experience, expertise, and skills of the analyst who takes the position. Please send cover letter, resume, salary requirement, and references to: Greg Sindelar, Director of Operations administration@texaspolicy.com.

 

Bill

 

Bill Peacock

Vice President of Research

Director, Center for Economic Freedom

Texas Public Policy Foundation

o: (512) 472-2700

c: (512) 965-6476

bpeacock@texaspolicy.com