Full-time · On-site

Quantitative Policy Analyst

This role is a perfect blend of technical data science and political advocacy, designed for an analyst who wants their work to have a tangible impact on American regulatory policy. You will act as a cross-functional consultant within the organization, providing the empirical backbone for a wide array of free-market initiatives. It is a high-visibility position that rewards creativity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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Hiring company

Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Posted 30 April 2026

The role

Overview

This role is a perfect blend of technical data science and political advocacy, designed for an analyst who wants their work to have a tangible impact on American regulatory policy. You will act as a cross-functional consultant within the organization, providing the empirical backbone for a wide array of free-market initiatives. It is a high-visibility position that rewards creativity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The hiring side

About Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI)

Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) is a small business working in public policy / think tank, based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Industry

Public Policy / Think Tank

Size

Small

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform original quantitative research across diverse policy domains
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance publications with data
  • Monitor and interpret major economic indicators and federal datasets
  • Design intuitive visual aids to communicate complex economic arguments
  • Audit internal and external reports for mathematical and logical rigor

Essential

  • Consistent alignment with free-market principles and individual liberty
  • Ability to work on-site in downtown Washington, DC
  • Strong organizational and communication capabilities
  • High level of personal and professional accountability
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to self-start projects

Preferred

  • Deep engagement with current national policy debates
  • Experience critiquing the methodology of external research
  • Ability to translate technical findings for non-expert audiences

Key Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiencyData visualization and chart constructionStatistical analysis of federal datasets (Census, BLS, BEA)Technical writing and editingMicrosoft Office Suite

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to work in a high-impact, entrepreneurial think tank environment
  • Direct collaboration with leading policy experts
  • Central downtown Washington, DC office location
  • Platform to influence national public policy through original research

Next step

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