Policy Director, Finance and Insurance

Policy Director, Finance and Insurance

R Street Institute

Washington, D.C.

The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. and with staff located across the country—seeks a collaborative Policy Director to lead our Finance and Insurance program. If you are the right fit, you will report to the Vice President for Policy Partnerships and Government Affairs. If you want to join a mission-driven organization and work toward pragmatic policy solutions, this may be the opportunity for you!

Your typical day at R Street may include speaking to national media about the Consumer Financial Credit Bureau’s latest proposed rule; joining a panel of experts to discuss the causes of social inflation at a policy conference; sharing recommended changes to proposed legislation with state policymakers; drafting an outline for a new policy paper on the National Flood Insurance Program; reviewing a team member’s op-ed on interchange fees; sharing your vision and plans for the department with a prospective donor; or collaborating with colleagues on an external communications strategy. The precise contours of the portfolio will depend largely on the candidate’s skills and interests as well as program needs.

This role will lead the Finance and Insurance program within R Street’s Policy department.

Other Aspects of Your Role

• Support program leadership and execution across R Street’s Finance and Insurance portfolio, including project planning, timelines, and quality control.
• Manage and coach staff (i.e., fellows, analysts, associates), helping them scope work, strengthen analysis, and deliver polished products.
• Drive the program’s financial growth and long-term sustainability by securing funding, stewarding donor relationships, leading technical proposal development, and closely collaborating with the Business Development team on strategy.
• Drive the program’s research agenda with topics including but not limited to property...