Public Policy Intern
$47,840–$47,840 year
On-siteWashington, United States
Job Summary
Synthesize data sources into topics for the firm's blog posts and draft content based on research findings. Monitor, research, and analyze federal and state legislation, regulations, and policy proposals to identify trends and inform internal stakeholders. Identify opportunities to collect data from designated state and federal agencies, then attend and report on relevant briefings and hearings. Participate in policy and advocacy meetings, review and edit documents with special attention to detail, and assist with other duties as assigned. This role reports to the Tax Policy Manager at a national CPA firm specializing in real estate and community development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- Public policy background
- Finance background
- Business background
- Real estate background
- Understanding of tax legislation
- Understanding of tax policy
- Understanding of tax rules
- GPA of 3.20 or higher
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to gather information
- Ability to conduct analyses
- Ability to present findings
- Strong attention to detail
- Organization
- Follow-through
- Strong computer skills
- Solid skill in Microsoft Office suite
- Solid skill in Word
- Solid skill in Excel
- Solid skill in report writing tools
Desired Qualifications
- Prior accounting experience
- Knowledge of federal tax policy
- Interest in affordable housing
- Interest in community development
- Interest in historic preservation
- Interest in renewable energy tax credits
- Experience writing policy briefs
- Real estate background (preferred)
- Understanding of tax legislation (a plus)
- Understanding of tax policy (a plus)
- Understanding of tax rules (a plus)
- GPA of 3.20 or higher (preferred)
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