Director, Finance and Insurance Policy

Ability to synthesize research using methods common to the program’s work (e.g., legislative analysis, literature review, secondary analysis, descriptive statistics, case studies).

Familiarity with econometric approaches a plus.

Support for R Street’s mission of promoting free markets and limited, effective government.

Our goal is to publish timely, relevant research and analysis that advances a market-oriented society and limited, effective government.

To that end, our motto is “Free Markets.

R Street strives to offer a compensation and benefits package that is competitive, transparent, and supportive of employee well-being. The salary range for this position is $190,000-$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to this competitive salary, we provide the following:

Unlimited paid time off, including all federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and two weeks holiday closure in December

Alternating Fridays off

A health insurance option entirely paid by the employer (even for families)

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) contributions with up to a 4 percent match

Support program leadership and execution across R Street’s Finance and Insurance portfolio, including project planning, timelines, and quality control.

Manage and coach staff (i.e., fellows, analysts, associates), helping them scope work, strengthen analysis, and deliver polished products.

Drive the program’s financial growth and long-term sustainability by securing funding, stewarding donor relationships, leading technical proposal development, and closely collaborating with the Business Development team on strategy.

Drive the program’s research agenda with topics including but not limited to property and casualty insurance regulation, tort reform, financial regulation, housing, and preventing fraud and scams.

Contribute thought leadership aligned with the program’s mission by writing policy analysis, op-eds, testimony, and regulatory comments as well as by participating in conferences, media, state and/or federal policymaker briefings, and other engagements to communicate complex issues to varied audiences.

Edit and elevate written products to ensure they are rigorous, credible, timely, and aligned with R Street’s research standards and methodologies.

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Workplace

We offer a flexible working arrangement. This is a full-time position that can either work the majority of the week in our D.C. office or be fully remote.

Occasional travel will be required to engage with policymakers and donors and to attend events and conferences.