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.

TCS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, personal appearance, disability, veteran status, family responsibilities, marital status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Open Positions

Fellowships

Taxpayers for Common Sense offers fellowship opportunities in Programmatic Work, Development/Nonprofit Administration, and Communications and Digital Media. To be considered for a fellowship, candidates must be recent college graduates.

Responsibilities:

Programmatic Work:

  • Monitoring hearings, legislation, oversight reports, and other government action on relevant issues.
  • Conducting research for fact sheets, white papers, reports, and other educational products.
  • Aiding in collecting data and building out internal tracking spreadsheets across program areas.
  • Working closely with program staff to draft, edit, and publish regular content for the TCS website and social media.

Development / Nonprofit Administration:

  • Organizing and maintaining donor records.
  • Editing and proofing proposals and program reports for funders.
  • Researching prospective individual and foundation funders.
  • Assisting with regular donor outreach and communication efforts.

Communications and Digital Media:

  • Coordinate and manage tracking of organization communications including press and digital output
  • Running TCS social media presence on Facebook and Twitter
  • Manage organization’s digital marketing (Google AdWords, Facebook campaigns, Twitter ads, Google display ads)
  • Identify, analyze, and work with the communications team to fix digital weaknesses with regards to SEO, social media engagement

As a TCS Fellow you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Learn from a small, talented staff of experienced policy professionals.
  • Assume real responsibility in a fast-paced policy environment.

Qualifications and Compensation:

Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as extreme attention to detail and an ability to be effective and organized in a fast-paced working environment. Previous experience in an office environment strongly preferred. Candidates from all academic disciplines will be considered as long as they have an interest in our work. TCS considers strong candidates independently for limited, competitively-paid positions.

To apply:

Please e-mail:

  1. a brief cover letter outlining your interest in TCS and the fellowship in particular;
  2. your resume;
  3. a short, 2-5 page writing sample; and
  4. two references, at least one reference from a former employer

with the subject line “TCS Fellowship” to jobs@taxpayer.net

Research and Data Analyst

TCS seeks a highly motivated individual to support the research and data components of its program and advocacy work. The analyst works as part of the Research team, under the direction of the Vice President and Senior Policy Analysts.

TCS focuses its investigations and educational efforts on, 1) the need to eliminate wasteful spending, corporate welfare and harmful subsidies, 2) responsible federal budgeting that reflects the nation’s priorities, and 3) the need for federal management of resources and assets that preserves their value, ensures a fair return from any private interest use, and avoids future taxpayer liabilities. TCS researches and tracks Congressional action on a variety of specific national security, energy, agriculture, transportation, disaster, and resources issues. TCS is well-known for analytical products, detailed analysis of legislation, comprehensive catalogues of subsidies and earmarks, and work with allies across the ideological spectrum.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research for fact sheets, white papers, reports, and other educational products.
  • Work with program staff to draft, edit, and post regular content for the TCS website and social media.
  • Monitor hearings, legislation, oversight reports, and other government action on relevant issues.
  • Assist with and manage materials production and logistics for special projects, including public presentations, and press events.
  • Partner with program staff on data identification, collection, aggregation, and organization.
  • Research and analyze data for patterns and trends to be included in program materials and assist in data visualization for social media and website content.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in experience with experience in budget, economics, statistics.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated quantitative and analytical research skills with strict attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfort working under tight deadlines; willingness to commit long hours when necessary to accomplish a task on deadline.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize a multi-project workload.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access; experience with web content management, relational database management, data modeling, and VBA, SQL, or HTML coding helpful, but not required.

Typically, this position would be located in a small and fast-paced Capitol Hill office. This position will work hybrid remote/in-person. This requires a self-motivated and detail-oriented person with excellent organizational skills. Continued remote work is a long-term possibility. Candidates must have exemplary research and writing skills and an ability to synthesize complicated material into accurate, accessible information for the general public. Successful candidates will show discretion, good humor, and strong judgment, and a commitment to TCS’ nonpartisan mission.

To Apply: Please submit a brief cover letter, resume, short (2-5 page) writing sample, and two references (at least one reference from a former employer) by email to: jobs@taxpayer.net, subject line: TCS Research and Data Analyst. No phone calls please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

TCS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, personal appearance, disability, veteran status, family responsibilities, marital status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.