The Government Performance Portfolio
Pew's government performance work identifies and advances effective approaches to help solve complex challenges at all levels of government in the United States.
The portfolio's work can be traced back to our founders' early efforts to improve the lives of Americans by supporting efforts that promoted health, civic engagement, and democratic ideals.Today, we conduct research on emerging topics, develop data-driven reports, and highlight innovative, non-partisan approaches in addressing complex problems at the federal, state, and local levels as well as the interplay that can occur between jurisdictions. Current initiatives focus on health, fiscal and economic policy, and safety and justice, and take into account significant trends such as evolving technologies, and the increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States population.
Our teams explore and advance effective, evidence-based policies using credible, timely, and accessible research, assessing public support for change, identifying approaches that have proved successful elsewhere, and bringing together diverse perspectives to find common ground. We work in collaboration with organizations that share our commitment to rigorous research, measurable results, and public service, and we focus on developing durable policy change. In addition, our teams use strategic outreach and dissemination to ensure that good information is widely communicated to decision-makers, media, influential stakeholders, and the public.
Fiscal Policy Group
Pew's fiscal policy portfolio works to strengthen states' fiscal management practices through original research and direct engagement with policymakers. Our teams develop timely, rigorous analyses of states' fiscal conditions; elevate research-driven best practices; and identify emerging trends in state fiscal policy. By partnering with stakeholders across the political spectrum, we aim to support policymakers' efforts to deliver fiscally sound budgets and equip states to meet future challenges.
Position Overview
With significant experience designing and implementing successful research efforts and implementing best practices in state policy and practice changes, the director leads teams of policy experts, researchers, and advocates to ensure the effective execution of Pew's state and local fiscal policy work. The director leads teams with a specific focus on long-term liabilities-including public sector pensions, post-employment benefits, and deferred maintenance of infrastructure. At the same time, the director will work closely with other senior members of the fiscal and economic policy group to manage staff, design and execute research efforts, implement outreach strategies, and develop partnerships. Together, the fiscal policy group's teams are responsible for executing the State Fiscal Strategy, approved by the board in March 2022. The primary, shared goal of these projects is to ensure the long-term sustainability of state finances. Over a decade of efforts to date, the fiscal and economic policy group has demonstrated success producing impactful original research and driving state and local policy change.
The director reports to the senior director, fiscal and economic policy, and is based in Pew's Washington, DC office. This position is eligible for up to 60% telework.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Key attributes and preferred experience
Travel
Occasional overnight travel is expected.
Total Rewards
We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.