Senior Director of Policy and Research

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The Economic Security Project (ESP) is seeking a Senior Director of Policy and Research to help lead its policy team. This is a senior leadership role in which the Senior Director will partner closely with the Vice President of Policy and Research to manage the department, from setting strategy and priorities to overseeing the budget and developing program managers.

The Senior Director will build a strong team and advance an ambitious policy and research agenda aimed at rebuilding economic security for working people. In this role, they will propose and direct original research, policy briefs, and factsheets, oversee a research fellowship program, and help drive ESP’s movement-building efforts—cultivating support for new economic ideas while representing the organization to partners, policymakers, and the public.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in economic policy, a track record of strategic coalition building, and a proven ability