Now Hiring:

Clean Energy Policy Analyst

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation seeks to hire a policy analyst to work on our “Driving Green Innovation Policy through Innovation Economics” project. The ideal applicant has either a Master’s degree with specialization in climate policy, energy studies, and/or environmental economics or two years of applied experience. The applicant should understand the economics of climate change, recognize the limits of prevailing thinking and policy solutions, and appreciate the role of government investment and innovation strategy in addressing climate and energy challenges while improving U.S. competitiveness in the nascent clean economy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct policy research analyses on energy and climate change, including strategies to increase technological innovation in the clean energy sector.
• Write policy reports, blog posts, op-eds, and other policy materials on climate, energy, and innovation policy.
• Organize policy conferences, roundtables, and other events on the role of innovation in addressing U.S. energy and climate challenges.
• Maintain the project website and resources.

Qualifications Requirements:

• A Master’s Degree, ideally in economics or public policy with a specialization in climate policy, energy studies, and/or environmental resources; or Bachelor’s Degree with two years of applied experience
• An ability to write for policy audiences and an understanding of the public policy process.
• An understanding of conventional neo-classical economics, but also an appreciation of its fundamental limitations in guiding policy to spur growth and clean energy competitiveness.
• An understanding of the process of technological innovation and real-world economic activity.
• Knowledge of clean energy technologies is a plus.

Economic Policy Analyst

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation—a Washington, DC think tank—is seeking to hire a policy analyst to conduct a research program on the economics of innovation and industrial competitiveness. The ideal applicant is familiar with the scholarly literature around innovation and competitiveness and appreciates the need for active government policies in these areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and carry out a policy research program focusing on restoring U.S. innovation-based competitiveness, with a particular focus on tax and budget policies (e.g., analysis of the R&D tax credit and other tax policies)
• Write policy reports, op eds, and other materials on competitiveness policies
• Speak at forums, testify at hearings, and engage in other outreach efforts
• Organize policy conferences, roundtables, and other events on U.S. innovation and competitiveness policy

Qualifications Requirements:

• A doctorate in economics, public policy or related field or a Master’s degree with at least 5 years experience
• Understanding of the relevant scholarly literature in the area of innovation and competitiveness
• Excellent writing skills and ability to write for policy audiences
• Ability to communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences
• An understanding of and appreciation for “new-growth” theory (e.g., endogenous or evolutionary economics) as well as the limitations of the neoclassical economics approach to innovation

ITIF is a growing non-profit, non-partisan public policy think tank committed to articulating and advancing a pro-productivity and pro-innovation public policy agenda. We believe that innovation is central to spurring economic growth and addressing key societal challenges and that public policies should actively work to support innovation, productivity and economic competitiveness. ITIF works to help policy makers understand the critical importance of innovation and innovation policy. We produce publications, hold events, meet with policy makers, speak at forums and engage in other activities to shape innovation policy.

ITIF offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Send resume with cover letter and writing sample to: Director of Personnel, ITIF, 1101 K. Street, NW, Suite 610, Washington, DC, 20005. Fax (202) 638-4922; or email jobs@itif.org. View our website at www.itif.org.