Job Overview
The Office of the Budget Director is seeking two performance analysts to join the office’s research team, to assist with performance and policy analysis on a broad range of topics that are relevant to improving the health, safety, and well-being of District residents. The position is ideal for someone who is intellectually curious, organized, and has experience creating high-quality analysis with meaningful insights and actionable recommendations in a timely manner.
Candidates should possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment. Previous experience in a policy research institution, legislative body, state or local government, news media, or related field required. Final title to be determined depending on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Assist councilmembers and committee staff with performance oversight activities, including proposing new and innovative approaches to monitoring agency performance
- Assist with policy research, data analysis, and financial oversight
- Proactively find and interpret data relevant to performance oversight of District agencies
- Prepare research briefs and reports for councilmembers, staff, and the public
- Present research findings in various forums, including in internal meetings with councilmembers and their staff and external events such as policy forums or conferences
- Monitor and keep abreast of Council legislative activities, legislation, oversight, and developments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in public policy, public administration, political science, economics, journalism, social science, or a related field; master’s degree may substitute for work experience
- Experience with oversight or performance monitoring
- Relevant experience producing high-quality written qualitative or quantitative analysis
- Ability to turn raw data into compelling and accessible stories that resonate with policymakers
- Experience proactively finding new relevant and interesting data sources to use for policy analysis
Benefits
The Council of the District of Columbia offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long- and short-term disability program; a 457(b) program with a 3 percent employer match and a 5 percent entirely-employer funded contribution; 13 to 26 days of annual leave, based on years of employment; 13 days of sick leave; 8 weeks of paid family leave; 11 paid holidays and subsidized public transportation.
About the Organization
The Council of the District of Columbia serves as the city council, county commission, and state legislature for the District of Columbia and the 700,000 residents who call D.C. home. The Council’s 13 elected members work to improve the health, safety, and wellbeing of all residents by passing legislation, approving a balanced budget, and providing oversight of the District government’s agencies, boards, commissions, and instrumentalities. The Council is led by a chairman and divides its work among several standing committees. The Office of the Budget Director is responsible for advising all members on matters related to the District’s budget and performance, including coordinating the Council’s review, analysis, markup, enactment, and ongoing oversight of the annual $21.2 billion operating budget and $3.1 billion capital improvement plan (CIP).
The office also analyzes the fiscal and economic impact of proposed legislation, performs policy analysis and research, and assists councilmembers and staff with oversight of the District’s finances, operating budget, CIP, and agency programs. Appointees to the Excepted Service are required to be domiciled in the District of Columbia at the time of their appointment or become a domiciliary of the District of Columbia within 180 days of appointment and shall maintain such domicile during the period of appointment. The District of Columbia government is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to Jennifer Budoff, Budget Director, at [email protected], with “Performance Analyst” in the subject line.