Research analyst

The Research Analyst role at CSI is to advance CSI’s mission to examine the fiscal impacts of policies, and legislation by crafting reports that better inform Coloradans. This includes informative research, data collection, and report construction. This role reports to the Director of Policy and Research. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Informative Research & Data Collection: gathering background information and collecting data on the policy topics that the CSI Board of Directors and senior management team prioritize.
    • Summarize and communicate the important findings.
    • Locate effective sources.
    • Use integrative data series such as, BEA, BLS, FRED, LMI Gateway, and IPUMS.
    • Amalgamate findings into excel (generate usable databases that properly reflect the data that has been collected).
    • Manipulate and interpret the data for the sake of generating information for the reports.
    • Dynamically model economic impacts of a policy.
    • Track key legislation and ballot initiative and provide analysis to staff and board members.
  • Report Construction: writing and summarizing the data collected and translating it into a reader-friendly format for our audiences.
    • Generate key findings based off research.
    • Translate release findings into social media posts, podcasts, presentations, and press-releases.
    • Collaborate with management and other Research Analysts to curate findings.
  • Report Engagement:
    • Support report release process by communicating with the CSI team.
    • Help to sustain the shelf-lives of CSI research by staying up to date on new data and how CSI can re-interpret ideas.
    • Be informed about the topics that CSI is researching including sharing articles, bill tracking, google alerts, and title board tracking.
    • Stay up-to-date on policy developments in the state of Colorado and nationally.
    • Present report findings at public or member events.
    • Conduct media interviews as needed.
  • Administrative Support:
    • Maintain updates in Airtable, Constant Contact, Sharepoint, Donor Perfect, and other software tools.
    • Support webinars, events, and fundraising efforts as needed.
    • Help in preparation for board meetings and membership meetings as needed. 

MUST HAVE:

  • 1+ year experience in public policy
  • Bachelor’s Degree in public policy or economics
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products; especially excel
  • Strong writing and research skills
  • Strong ability to collaborate and work within teams
  • Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback

PREFERRED:

  • Background working with free enterprise think tank or research institute
  • Experience working with dynamic models like IMPLAN or REMI
  • Previous work directly related to public policy and economic analysis
  • Experience managing large projects and engaging external stakeholders

Employment:  Full-Time in-person located in Greenwood Village, Colorado. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package.

Salary Range: $55,000-65,000 annually depending on experience, negotiable upon interview.

 

Benefits: 

  • 401k after one-year of employment; up to 4% match
  • United Health Insurance plan coverage-50% including vision and dental
  • 15 paid vacation days; including majority of holidays and extra days 3 at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Paid sick leave.
  • Annual educational and professional development
  • Option between childcare, pet-care, or elderly care assistance
  • Fridays virtual

 

 

About Common Sense Institute (CSI)

Common Sense Institute is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Colorado’s economy. CSI is at the forefront of important discussions concerning the future of free enterprise in Colorado and aims to have an impact on the issues that matter most to Coloradans.

CSI’s mission is to examine the fiscal impacts of policies, initiatives, and proposed laws so that Coloradans are educated and informed on issues impacting their lives. CSI employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of these measures on the Colorado economy and individual opportunity.

 

How to Apply:

If you think you might be a good fit, submit the following application materials in one PDF to info@csinstituteco.org.

  • Your resume, including your experience.
  •  A cover letter explaining why you are qualified for this position, why you believe in free enterprise, and what distinguishes you from others.
  • A list of references.