CATO INSTITUTE Policy Analyst, Monetary Policy and Macroeconomics Salary in the United States

The Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives is seeking a Policy Analyst specializing in monetary policy and macroeconomics to join its growing policy team.

The Policy Analyst position offers you the opportunity to develop original policy research, influence economic policy conversations in Washington, DC, build your brand and network in the policy community, and work with and learn from renowned scholars at one of the world’s leading think tanks.

About Cato                                 

The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—a think tank—dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.

Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato’s Letters, a series of essays published in 18th- century England that presented a vision of society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution—individual liberty, limited government, and free markets—turn out to be even more powerful in today’s world of global markets and unprecedented access to information than Jefferson or Madison could have imagined. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people, it is the indispensable framework for the future.

Cato’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives is dedicated to building a better tomorrow through monetary and financial alternatives. By exploring reforms that capture the power of markets to provide for people’s welfare and working with policymakers, academics, the press, the private sector, and the public, the CMFA is developing ideas for a robust, resilient, innovative, and inclusive monetary and financial system worthy of a free and prosperous society.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a clear communicator with a solid understanding of macroeconomics and monetary theory and strong statistical skills with a Master’s (or PhD) in economics or related field; a commitment to identifying and promoting alternative monetary and financial regulatory systems; and a desire to affect policy change in Washington, DC. She/he will be entrepreneurial, hardworking, a strong and efficient writer and researcher, and enthusiastic about contributing to a growing policy center. Those with experience in data visualization and/or familiarity with the insights of Market Monetarism are highly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Write policy papers addressing topics in monetary policy and macroeconomics, including conducting statistical analysis.
• Write op-eds and blog posts, reporting on and critically assessing current monetary policy and macroeconomic developments. 
• Communicate policy ideas through speeches, media appearances, policymaker briefings, and Congressional testimony.
• Oversee and develop content for NGDPWatch, the CMFA’s data website presenting measures of total spending in the economy that supply valuable insights concerning the stance of monetary policy.
• Contribute to the Center’s overall mission by actively participating in Center initiatives and identifying new areas of exploration.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Flexible and collegial work environment.
• Opportunities for occasional travel.

How to Apply

Submit an application package with the following information:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Writing Sample