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    Health Policy Research Associate - Washington, United States - Pacific Legal Group

    Pacific Legal Group
    Pacific Legal Group Washington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    The Cato Institute is a public policy research organizationa think tank. Since its creation in 1977, Cato has advanced the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.

    Cato owes its name to Catos Letters, a series of 18th-century English essays that present a vision of a society free from excessive government power.

    Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution.

    The timeless principles of that revolution individual liberty, limited government, and free markets are even more powerful in todays world of global markets and widespread access to information.

    Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people, it is the indispensable framework for the future.

    About the Role
    The Cato Institute seeks a qualified candidate for a full-time position located in Washington, D.C. as a research associate specializing in health policy.

    Reporting to the Director of Health Policy Studies, the ideal candidate will have exceptionally strong research skills; knowledge of economics, health, and entitlement policy; and a commitment to advancing individual liberty in health policy.

    This candidate will be an entrepreneurial, hard-working self-starter who wants to contribute to a growing policy center.

    This role is available through our two-year Research Associate program, where youll have the opportunity to learn from senior Cato staff and guest lecturers across academia and the policy community.

    With ample opportunities to attend these educational sessions, network with peers and scholars, and gain mentorship from some of the nations foremost public policy scholars, the successful candidate will be able to excel as a leader in policy, academia, government, business, and beyond.

    Responsibilities
    Support the research of the Director of Health Policy Studies as well as other scholars on an as-needed basis
    Conduct general and/or technical research as necessary
    Help draft reports and otherresearch products using original findings and peer-reviewed academic research
    Edit, fact check, and/or review various research products
    Support the administrative and organizational needs and events of the team
    Help in selection and supervision of interns
    Requirements
    0-3+ years of relevant experience
    Bachelors degree in economics, political science, or public policy, or equivalent work experience in those fields
    An understanding of the fundamentals of economics and an interest in health policy
    Ability to structure and write readable prose
    A passion for Catos ideals, the skill to communicate these ideals, and a demonstrated ability to develop and nurture internal and external relationships
    Expertise with Microsoft Office
    Excellent verbal communications skills
    Strong organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail, quality, and accuracy
    Reliability, a strong work ethic, and a positive, professional mindset
    Problem-solving initiative and openness to learning new processes and skills
    Bonus skills include the ability to conduct regression analyses and a masters degree or higher in a related field
    The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    All Cato

    employees

    are

    provided


    with:
    Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account

    (HSA)
    Generous vacation and sick days
    Paid parental leave
    Employer provided life and disability insurance
    401(k) employer match
    How to Apply
    Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
    Cover letter detailing your interest in the position, why youre a good fit at Cato, and your salary requirements
    Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is assisting with the
    There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

    While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview.

    Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
    Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles.

    We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.


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