Connecticut Voices for Children is seeking a Senior Policy Fellow for Fiscal Analysis, who will serve as a lead researcher and the organization’s liaison on state and federal fiscal analysis.  Please forward the position announcement below to persons who might be interested in the position or able to share the profile with potential candidates.

Among the major responsibilities:

• Play a leadership role in the collection, analysis (both quantitative and qualitative), reporting on and dissemination of state and local data related to state fiscal analysis.  Produce substantial research reports and shorter analyses and briefs that are timely, accessible, and easily understood by a range of audiences.
• Act as organization’s primary liaison to statewide coalition efforts  and partner with other CT nonprofit organizations working on state and federal tax and budget policy.  Monitor tax and budget policy developments and trends.
• Educate and provide technical assistance to policymakers.  Prepare and deliver legislative testimony.
• Present policy and research information to a variety of audiences, including policymakers, health and human service providers, advocacy organizations, and news media.
• Assist and support other staff in quantitative data analysis and research quality control.
• Pursue a research and policy agenda and strategies that advance fiscal policies that enhance the cost-effectiveness of state and local public investment and the fairness and adequacy of the state’s revenue system.

Please fax, mail or e-mail resume and two representative writing samples to:
Claire Morduch
Connecticut Voices for Children, 33 Whitney Ave, New Haven CT 06510
cmorduch AT ctkidslink.org (replace AT with @)
Fax: 203-498-4242

Announcement date: March 1, 2011
Deadline for applications: May 1, 2011

Please see the job announcement below for details.

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