Date Posted:
April 28, 2026
Position Title:
Director of Economic Policy
Office/Company:
The Century Foundation (TCF)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05616
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC | New York, NY
Contact:
Salary:
$160,000–$190,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Century Foundation is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced director of economic policy to lead TCF’s economic policy team and conduct research and develop proposals that restore power to workers, families, and consumers and tangibly improve Americans’ daily lives.Direct TCF’s economic policy team, including setting the vision for research and policy development designed to influence public policy and drive progressive change.At least ten years of experience working in economic policy, and a proven track record of developing policies, strategies, and analysis that advance a progressive economic agenda.
Responsibilities:
• Direct TCF’s economic policy team, including setting the vision for research and policy development designed to influence public policy and drive progressive change.
• Author reports and commentary on economic policy issues, and oversee policy research projects by internal and external contributors on issues in economic policy and TCF policy areas.
• Devise strategies and tactics to advance new ideas and influence key policy debates in the short and long term.
• Establish and maintain strong networks among economic policy experts, advocates, policymakers, and colleagues at other think tanks to share information and collaborate.
• Lift TCF’s profile and influence as a leader on economic policy, including engaging with the media and on social media, speaking at and hosting conferences and convenings, briefing policymakers on TCF’s policy agenda, and more.
• With support from TCF’s development team, help lead the economic policy team’s fundraising and development strategy, cultivating new funding sources.
Qualifications:
• At least ten years of experience working in economic policy, and a proven track record of developing policies, strategies, and analysis that advance a progressive economic agenda.
• A commitment to bold, progressive policy change that advances racial and economic justice for working people across our economy.
• Experience driving analysis aimed at understanding and shifting power dynamics to combat outsized corporate influence.
• Strong quantitative skills, including experience working with R, Stata, Microsoft Excel, and some expertise in data visualization.
• An eagerness to think creatively to develop and execute strategies to help policy change take hold, including through legislation, executive orders, guidance, regulation, enforcement, and more.
Instructions:
Please apply with a resume, cover letter, and two writing examples (three to five pages maximum) via BambooHR.
Other:
The Century Foundation is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.
