BPC's Economic Policy Program (EPP) develops bipartisan policy recommendations designed to enhance the economic opportunity, prosperity, and security of the American people. EPP continues to be a trusted leader in the analysis of federal fiscal policy, encompassing the areas of debt, tax reform, sequestration, the federal budget process, and retirement and financial security.

EPP’s is known for its analysis of the federal debt limit, a project that was initially led by now Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell during his time as a Fellow at BPC. Subsequent analyses have long been widely cited both in the media and directly by policymakers.

Our team also provides research, analysis, and commentary on the major fiscal and budget debates occurring at any given time in Washington, from the implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s spending caps to the risks and harms of government shutdowns to the future trajectory of U.S. government finances.

EPP’s tax portfolio seeks bipartisan reform that will create opportunity for businesses of all sizes, support workers and families, and improve our nation’s fiscal outlook in the years to come. We are especially focused on opportunities for fiscally responsible tax reform.

EPP’s work on retirement security focuses on policies that expand access to well-designed retirement savings vehicles, help Americans preserve their retirement income, and resolve Social Security’s structural imbalance to avoid harmful and abrupt benefit cuts when the program’s trust fund is depleted.

We continue to play a prominent role in informing and promoting legislative progress on private-sector savings, working to advance reforms that help Americans create financial security through emergency savings accounts, savings for retirement, and other government assistance to promote economic growth and security.

In 2022, EPP acquired and relaunched the American Savings Education Council (ASEC), a unique cross-sector public-private partnership originally formed in 1994 by the U.S. Department of Labor and Employee Benefit Research Institute.

Responsibilities
The intern will support long-term policy projects and papers, conducting background research and writing. They will also draft blog posts and assist staff in preparing responses to Hill and media requests. Other facets of the internship include monitoring major congressional activity, analyzing budget documents, and event planning. The intern will be asked to handle multiple assignments and switch between them depending on EPP’s needs.

Qualifications

Must be an enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate school or be a recent grad
Strong research and writing skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
An interest in fiscal and economic policy topics, such as tax policy, retirement savings, and federal budget policy.
Strong research and data analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite preferred

SPRING PROGRAM

BPC has a robust spring internship program. Interns work full time, and will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be rising juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities.

*Please note that our Spring internship will be in person*

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Required materials (please submit as one PDF File):

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages).

• College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable).

• Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work.

• Brief response to to the statement "What does Bipartisanship mean to you?" (5-8 sentences).

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• Spring internships: November 21st

BPC Diversity Statement

The Bipartisan Policy Center defines diversity as the range of human qualities that make us unique as individuals, including—but not limited to—age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, geographic location, nationality, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:

• Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society.

• Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard.

• Developing policy solutions and undertaking research that reflect a diversity of thought and experience.

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