Associate Director/Director of Retirement and Financial Security
$110,000–$160,000 year
HybridWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Lead BPC's retirement and financial security research portfolio by advising senior leadership, briefing Members of Congress and executive branch officials on Social Security solvency, and producing analytical research that synthesizes scholarly work into actionable policy briefs. Provide technical expertise on legislation, manage major research grants and fundraising partnerships, and collaborate with internal teams on health care and workplace benefits overlaps. Represent BPC at external engagements and coach staff to foster impactful research capacity. This role supports BPC's Economic Policy Program in driving bipartisan progress on retirement savings as Social Security's trust fund faces depletion by 2032.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, government, economics, public administration, law, communications, or a related field
- 7-10+ years of relevant professional experience in public policy, government, advocacy, nonprofit organizations, consulting, think tanks, public affairs, legislative affairs, or related field
- Experience working on Social Security solvency
- Knowledge of major benefits programs such as SSI, SSDI, Medicare, and Medicaid
- Knowledge of the private-sector retirement savings system including ERISA and the SECURE/SECURE 2.0 Act provisions and regulatory implementation
- Excellent writing and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, accessible materials for congressional and public audiences, including policy briefs, explainers, and media-facing content
- Ability to perform quantitative analysis, such as with data from the Social Security Administration or Congressional Budget Office
- Exceptional verbal communication skills and experience preparing materials for senior policymakers and executive audiences
- Experience facilitating consensus-building efforts among stakeholders with differing viewpoints and strong political acumen and ability to navigate complex policy and stakeholder environments
- Strong commitment to objective, evidence-informed analysis and bipartisan policymaking
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities effectively
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working within SSA or DoL is a plus
- Advanced degree in public policy, public administration, economics, law, political science, or a related field
- Experience working on Capitol Hill, within a federal agency, governor's office, state legislature, think tank, trade association, advocacy organization, or similar institution
- Experience elevating an organization's public profile and representing an organization through national media engagement, including securing regular press mentions in relevant media outlets, as well as representing the organization on policy panels and other public forums
- Expertise in various financial security issues, such as emergency savings
- Demonstrated ability to build an organization's reputation with Hill staff, executive branch officials, and national media as a credible voice on Social Security and retirement issues
- Familiarity with the Economic Policy Program's overall policy portfolio, including fiscal and tax policy
- Experience supporting fundraising, donor engagement, grant development, or external partnerships
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.