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.
Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Posted 30 April 2026
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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.
Public Policy / Think Tank
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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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
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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
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