Work for TCS

We are looking for talented people to add to our team of investigators, analysts, and advocates. TCS offers internships to qualified college students and fellowships to recent college graduates.

CURRENT OPENINGS

SENIOR POLICY ANALYST FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

This job is a full time position with Washington, DC-based Taxpayers for Common Sense (TCS). TCS is seeking someone who is passionate about policy issues and about TCS’s core values: good government, transparency, efficient use of taxpayer dollars, and the democratization of information.

TCS’s national security program is dedicated to achieving efficiency and transparency in the federal security spending arena, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and the Department of Homeland Security. TCS advocates for eliminating wasteful spending and increasing accountability, improving contracting practices, strengthening oversight, reforming wasteful procurement programs, and ensuring ethical conduct throughout the security agencies.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will develop, direct, and conduct in-depth research projects, education efforts, media outreach, and coalition efforts focused on the fiscal impacts of defense spending including the appropriations process, weapons systems, and military contracting. The Senior Policy Analyst for National Security will conduct extensive analysis of security-related appropriations and authorization legislation, in addition to other military programs and projects, and disseminate pertinent information about government spending in those areas from a fiscal perspective to other organizations, the public, lawmakers, and the media. The Senior Policy Analyst for National Security will coordinate with other organizations and individuals to inform Congress, formulate policy goals, and pitch stories to the media.

Duties include:

Monitoring policy actions, conducting research, and producing educational materials on current security spending policies;
Working with and forming coalitions from across the political spectrum including conservative taxpayer groups, libertarians, progressives, and faith-based organizations;
Frequently meeting with members of Congress and their staff from both sides of the political aisle;
Organizing briefings, panel discussions, and other events;
Building and regularly engaging with stakeholders in your issue area via social media, written products and personal relationship development;
Authoring opinion media including op-eds, blogs, and Letters to the Editor;
Multi-tasking on projects and managing large information inflows.

Qualifications

Candidates should have 5-10 years of policy/Hill experience, possess excellent research and writing skills, and have a commitment to accurate, detail-oriented analysis. Strong communication skills are essential; prior media experience and connections are preferred; fluency in social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook a plus. Applicants should be willing to work long hours when necessary to complete a project under deadline and strongly committed to TCS’s values and mission.

This position is in the TCS office in Washington, DC. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental insurance; Metro SmartTrip deferral and 403b investment plan available.

To Apply: This position is available immediately and until filled. No calls. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, salary history (with current salary included) and three references. Applications are preferred via email to jobs@taxpayer.net.

Taxpayers for Common Sense is an equal opportunity employer.

INTERNS & FELLOWS

Taxpayers for Common Sense (TCS) offers paid internships to qualified college students and fellowships to recent college graduates. TCS Interns and Fellows will have the opportunity to:

Gain a broad perspective and first-hand experience in federal policymaking in Congress and the Executive Branch, media campaigns, and grassroots organizing
Develop skills in writing, policy analysis, critical thinking, and political awareness
Work closely with TCS' professional staff to assume real responsibility in a fast-paced environment on Capitol Hill

Currently, TCS is looking for an intern or fellow to support our Energy & Natural Resources and Senior Communications staff. The intern or fellow will:

Communications

Help research and develop communications pieces for media placement, using TCS analysis of specific policies in a variety of issue areas
Assist in the creation of a web-based industry profile project, including researching individual industry organizations’ and lobbying firms‘ lobbying, media, and grassroots activities, and other data
Assist with production and delivery of formal communications to Congressional offices
Administrative support

Energy & Natural Resources

Work on a wide range of timely issues, including alternative and conventional energy, public lands, water, and natural resource management
Help research and develop TCS informational products
Attend Congressional hearings on related topics, as necessary
Administrative support

Qualifications
Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as an ability to function well in a fast-paced working environment. Candidates from all academic disciplines will be considered as long as they have a demonstrated interest in public policy, advocacy, or the issue areas mentioned above. To be considered for an Internship position, candidates must be currently enrolled in college. Fellowships are open to recent college graduates.

To Apply: Please email a brief cover letter, resume, short (2-5 page) writing sample, and two references to the attention of Human Resources at jobs<at>taxpayer.net. At least one of the two references should be from a former employer. Please, no phone calls.

TCS also partners with several university internship programs. Check with your placement office for opportunities. We are accepting applications for summer interns and fellows; start date is flexible based on availability. Please apply by MAY 15, 2013.

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