Economic and Health Policy Quantitative Consultant
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Finance & Banking
Economics, Financial Analyst
Economic and Health Policy Quantitative Consultant
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, bring together diverse perspectives across the political spectrum to craft data‑driven, pragmatic policy solutions. For nearly 20 years, BPC has consistently achieved results on complex issues, demonstrating that bipartisan cooperation is essential for lasting solutions.
Position OverviewThe BPC Economic and Health Policy Programs seek a Quantitative Consultant to assist with in‑house economic modeling and data analysis. This role supports BPC’s mission to advance bipartisan solutions in fiscal policy, tax policy, retirement security, and Social Security reform, among other developing policy areas. The analyst will produce accessible, data‑driven insights that inform policy debates, engage key stakeholders, and enhance BPC’s visibility and impact across Capitol Hill, the financial industry, national media, and philanthropic partners.
Responsibilities- Work closely with BPC staff to leverage data to elevate BPC’s influence in legislative discussions and support strategic efforts around economic and health policy.
- Develop and apply quantitative modeling to assess the fiscal and distributional impacts of entitlement program reform proposals, including, but not limited to, current Social Security and Medicare options.
- Analyze the state of the bond market to monitor debt issuance, interest‑rate trends, and macroeconomic dynamics, among other indicators.
- Evaluate revenue and distributional effects of new and existing federal tax proposals.
- Assess micro‑ and macroeconomic effects of reforms aimed at expanding access to workplace retirement plans and improving plan structures.
- Assist BPC in technical discussions with relevant policy and technical experts (e.g., actuaries, financial market analysts, physicians, econometricians).
- Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum five years of experience in economic modeling or fiscal policy analysis.
- Ability to translate technical findings into accessible formats for various external stakeholders and audiences.
- Fluency in statistical modeling and data visualization tools (e.g., SAS, Python, Stata, R) and experience working with large, complex federal data sets.
- Strong understanding of the federal budget and relevant micro‑ and macroeconomic indicators.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to bipartisan, evidence‑based policy making.
The consulting contract is a six‑month engagement with a monthly budget ceiling of $10,000, pending potential extension.
Work ScheduleCandidates may perform duties remotely or in a hybrid capacity. BPC currently requires in‑office presence three days per week.
Application InformationSubmit a résumé and must be authorized to work in the United States; BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
BPC is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
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