Common Sense Institute

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The Senior Economist is the technical expert in supporting CSI research to fulfill the mission of promoting the free enterprise system in Colorado. As a trained and skilled Economist, the Senior Economist is responsible for both creating and carrying out the methods to estimate economic, fiscal, and other impacts related to applied economic policy analysis CSI releases. The Senior Economist reports to the Director of Policy and Research, but works collaboratively with CSI executives, staff, Fellows and stakeholders in a team-oriented environment. The Senior Economist must also support organizational efforts to communicate and distribute CSI research through public speaking, media, events, and other outreach efforts.

Economic Analysis – Responsible for supporting detailed project scopes of work and contributing expert research and analysis.

Development of Report Content– Responsible for ensuring that CSI research and publications are of high quality and contain findings and insights that support CSI’s mission.

Research Content Distribution and Public Education – Responsible for supporting the research release efforts.

Research Staff Management – Responsible for working with Director of Policy & Research to organize workflow of research staff to ensure timely and accurate production of research.

Must Have:
Graduate degree or Ph.D. in economics
5 years minimum experience