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We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy.
With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.
About Economic Studies: The Economic Studies program analyzes current and emerging economic issues facing the United States and the world and, based on that research, provides innovative, practical policy recommendations. ES’s work covers a broad array of economic issues, including economic growth, economic opportunity and mobility, the labor market, regulation, health policy, the environment, tax policy, retirement policy, and fiscal and monetary policy. Economic Studies scholars influence key economic policies by conducting rigorous and relevant research and then disseminating and communicating their findings to the policy community and to the broader public.
About the Hamilton Project: The Hamilton Project (THP) at the Brookings Institution produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. Our economic strategy reflects a judgment that long term prosperity is best achieved by making economic growth broad-based, by enhancing individual economic security, and by embracing a role for effective government in making needed public investments. THP focuses on a broad range of topics in macroeconomics and applied microeconomics with economy policy relevance. Current and recent projects include papers on tax reform, the macroeconomic and fiscal consequences of immigration, gaps in the social insurance system, policies to strengthen the labor market and enhance wage growth, and policies to support communities’ economic development. Visit www.hamiltonproject.org for more information.
Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.
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The Director of The Hamilton Project is a fellow or senior fellow within the Economic Studies (ES) Program who is responsible for the full scope of center operations including developing the Center’s strategy and research/policy agenda, ensuring the Center is on sound financial footing, and managing and supporting the performance of Center staff.
As a scholar, Directors conduct independent research on policy-oriented topics of their own choosing that support the Economic Studies mission. In addition to independent research, Directors seek opportunities to collaborate with scholars in ES, across the Institution, and externally. Directors achieve impact by leading the Center research/policy agenda, sharing their work with policymakers and other stakeholders, presenting their research at academic conferences, and utilizing traditional and social media.
Directors provide key input to the Research Vice President of the ES program to support overall Program operations. They regularly partner with the ES Management Team (HR, Finance, Development, Communications Leads) on program operations to ensure effective operations and alignment with Brookings’ policies. Directors ensure that Center staffing is appropriate to achieve goals and aligned with funding streams, while providing leadership to junior staff that support the Center’s work.
Directors have a key role in partnering with development and finance staff to build and steward funding for the Center’s work with communications staff to effectively promote and disseminate it. Directors also engage in activities that support a scholarly community including attending and presenting at seminars, engaging in recruitment activities, and supporting other program goals.
In all their work, Directors are expected to perform and conduct Center operations in a way that supports a welcoming and inclusive community while upholding Brookings’ standards of quality and independence. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriately managing all conflicts of interest and all interactions with foreign entities.
Research Management and Direction
Develops the Center’s strategy and research/policy agenda collaboratively with the Research Vice President.
Conceptualizes new work streams and conducts in-depth, high-quality public policy research in area of expertise, independently and in collaboration with other scholars.
Ensures that research conducted under the Center is of high quality and supports Center and Economic Studies goals.
Provides supervision to research support and operations staff. Provides ongoing feedback on deliverables, conducts regular performance assessments, and mentors staff in development of skills/competencies.
Ensures all Center operational and research activities are aligned with Brooking’s policies with the support of the Economic Studies management team.
Routinely provides reports and summaries of activities and impact for a variety of purposes.
Scholarly Activities (Research and Policy)
Conducts in-depth, high-quality public policy research in area of expertise, independently and in collaboration with other scholars. Provides guidance and support to more junior fellows to support their work.
Authors or co-authors policy and research reports, blogs, op-eds.
Presents research and gives talks at select outside meetings and conferences.
Develops and delivers presentations for research projects and policy priorities and supports Center staff in their efforts to this end.
Meets with and briefs relevant external contacts on research.
Convenes private roundtables, author conferences and public events to inform research and disseminate work.
Serves as an informal advisor to more junior fellows and research staff across the Program. Works with and mentors research assistants and analysts, to produce research and to facilitate their professional development.
Leads and actively participates in ES program and scholar community activities including seminars, recruiting, service to the profession, and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and acts as a good citizen of their center, program, and Brookings.
Communications & Dissemination
Develops flexible outreach, engagement and communications strategy for Center research and policy work, in conjunction with the Communications team, that can support policy impact in an uncertain and changing landscape.
Promotes program and center’s work to expand influence.
Engages with academics, policymakers, and industry experts to identify authors, speakers, and discussants for publications and events.
Organizes private and public events to discuss and promote research and inform public policy issues.
Works collaboratively with ES Communications and others to create and execute dissemination and promotion strategies for research products.
Serves as a resource to media, as appropriate, in areas of expertise.
Ensures that any Center work subject to Brookings Quality Review process has successfully been through the process before publication.
Fundraising
With the ES Development Team, develops and implements funding strategy to ensure the Center is on sound financial footing. Leads fundraising and stewardship efforts for current and prospective donors. Works with finance team to ensure Center finances are aligned with work plans.
Designs, develops, and stewards funding proposals and works with ES development team on broad development priorities as needed.
Develops and maintains responsive and productive relationships with existing funders and leads engagement with potential funders in consultation with Development team.
Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements
The position will be filled at either the Fellow or Senior Fellow level, as determined by the expertise and accomplishments of the candidate and the needs of the Economic Studies program. A Ph.D. or equivalent in economics (preferred) or a related field, or J.D. is required. At least five years of relevant experience is required. The successful candidate will be established and well-regarded in their field of expertise. They will have a record of distinguished experience and/or leadership in government, academia, the non-profit sector or the private sector. Must have a demonstrated ability to understand and write knowledgeably about public policy research of the economic caliber necessary for publication in a top academic journal. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Candidates considered at the senior level must have at least three of the following:
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Must be able to lead independent research and competently lead issue-focused meetings, initiatives, high-level conferences, and other events without supervision. Must be comfortable working with high-ranking decision makers, senior government officials, current and potential funders, and Brookings senior management. Ability to work collegially with staff at all levels and in all job profiles is required. Commitment to contributing to a supportive, productive, and diverse workplace is required. Must have an interest in or experience with mentoring junior staff and an ability to work collegially with staff at all levels and in all job profiles.
Additional Information
What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility. For more information, please visit Brookings Benefits.
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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