Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
Washington, DC
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) is one of the leading research and education organizations in the country working on tax policy issues. Since its founding in 1979, ITEP has played a key role in educating the public and informing federal and state tax reform debates. ITEP strives to inject tax equity into tax policy discussions and give ordinary people a greater voice in the development of tax laws. ITEP, a 501(c)(3) organization, works closely with Citizens for Tax Justice (CTJ), a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to fair and adequate taxation. CTJ advocates fair taxes for middle- and low-income families, requiring the wealthy and corporations to pay their fair share and adequately funding important government services.
Using the ITEP Microsimulation Tax Model, ITEP works with a network of organizations around the country providing technical support, including written analyses and testimony before state legislative committees, to aid in tax reform debates. ITEP's public education efforts also include responding to requests from media outlets for information and commentary on a variety of tax policy issues. ITEP is highly regarded for its sophisticated modeling capabilities and timely analyses, which are widely used and well-respected for their high level of objectivity and accuracy.
The Director will play a leading role in guiding the organizations's strategy and its analyses of state and local tax policy.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and presenting ITEP's analyses to legislators
- Producing clear and timely briefs on breaking tax legislation to the media
- Providing technical support to other policy organizations in Washington and across the country
- Providing overall direction over the project work of ITEP policy staff and consultants
- Managing special projects
- Conducting training sessions with state groups
- Overseeing the organization's fund-raising efforts
- Public speaking on tax issues
Ideal candidates will possess:
- A relevant advanced degree
- Significant knowledge of tax policy, including state and local tax policy
- Previous experience with legislative policy development and implementation processes
- Familiarity with economic analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong social and economic justice orientation
- Demonstrated ability to respond to media inquiries
- Demonstrated ability to identify and secure funding to support projects and staff, particularly with grant proposal writing and identifying funding resources
- Demonstrated success in management at a nonprofit organization
Compensation for this position is commensurate with qualifications and includes excellent health and pension benefits.
ITEP seeks to fill this position as soon as possible. Interested and qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:
State Tax Policy Director Search
Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
1311 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Fax: 202-638-3486
www.itepnet.org
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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