Careers

The Budget Lab, a policy research center at Yale Law School, is searching for one or more Associate Directors, Deputy Directors, or Directors of Policy Analysis with expertise in at least one of the fields of energy, healthcare, or housing.

This role will take a lead role in the analysis of current and proposed policies. This work includes planning and coordinating the estimating process including preparing economic, statistical, and technical information. This role is also expected to be actively involved in developing research concepts, policy questions, and work plans for papers and reports on topics relevant to the Budget Lab’s work. As part of the process, this researcher is expected to review economic, statistical, and subject-matter literature for data and research methodology appropriate for inclusion in the research.

We are seeking candidates with a background in energy, healthcare, or housing markets. Applicants should have experience with applied, policy-oriented quantitative research and an interest in communicating analytical results to policy audiences. An ideal team member will combine insights from economic theory and relevant institutional knowledge as they conduct empirical research and modeling and simulation analysis. In addition to familiarity with relevant econometric tools, candidates should be comfortable working in R on large datasets in a collaborative coding platform. 

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and design product ideas that support the team’s goals and manage research, writing, timelines, and outreach as is relevant
• Serve in an individual-contributor role as the Budget Lab expert within areas of individual expertise, carrying out analytical and modeling projects in those areas
• Lead and support the development of a range of written products, including papers, memos, reports, rapid-response statements, op-eds, and social media, to inform the policy debate on key issues
• Oversee junior staff on projects by providing technical and methodological guidance. 

This role may be located in any of the states listed here if approved for remote work by Yale University.

To apply please send a resume/CV and cover letter to this address.

The Program Coordinator will be a core part of a nimble operations team, ensuring the smooth functioning of the Budget Lab, a policy research center within Yale Law School. The ideal candidate is creative, flexible, and solution oriented. Specific responsibilities will include:

Administrative support:  Managing calendars for Budget Lab leadership and handling complex scheduling tasks. Preparing expense reports in accordance with University policies. Making travel arrangements for Budget Lab staff and guests.

Event planning:  Arranging space and catering for on-campus events. Arranging travel and accommodation for Budget Lab staff and visiting speakers. Managing Zoom webinars for virtual and hybrid events. Creating publicity materials for events (posters, social media graphics, etc.)

Communications support:  Preparing emails for mass distribution using Salesforce (Yale Message) and MailChimp. Updating the Budget Lab website with recent press mentions. Prepare Budget Lab reports for publication on the website.

Fundraising support:  Assist in preparing, drafting, and proof-reading grant applications and reports to funders. Communicate professionally with funders and assist in arranging meetings.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Zoom. Working knowledge of Adobe Software. Ability to learn new systems and tools.
2. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
3. Demonstrated ability with all aspects of event and meeting planning and execution, including developing and assembling meeting materials, arranging rooms, catering, transportation, and hotel accommodations.
4. Ability to coordinate multiple complex schedules and communicate effectively and professionally with a range of parties.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in graphics and design, experience managing website CMS and publications, experience creating marketing materials. Experience with administrative and technical systems.