Public Citizen · 18 hours ago
Research Director
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$109K/yr - $134K/yr
10+ years expPublic Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than a million members and supporters. They seek a Research Director to conceive, initiate, and manage investigative research projects, write reports, and produce analyses in support of public education and advocacy campaigns.
AutomotiveNon ProfitPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and successfully implement a short- and long-term research agenda to support GTW’s policy and campaign goals through economic analysis, interpretation of international trade and investment law, and reviews of relevant literature
Track, analyze and produce understandable materials on trade flows, tariffs, and supply chains in support of GTW campaigns. Investigate policy issues, markets, corporations, individuals, political fundraising, lobbying, and trade associations by using traditional investigative methods such as database searches, FOIA requests, and interviews
Keep the GTW team informed of developments and strategic opportunities related to a diverse set of issues related to globalization, international trade, investment arbitration and dispute settlement and provide research and analytical support for GTW’s organizing efforts
Produce research-related writing and analytical projects, including reports, legislative analysis, data/graphics projects, memoranda, fact sheets, articles, op-eds and comments to government agencies in support of various campaigns and programs
Conduct rapid response operations to counter misinformation and educate the press
Oversee maintenance and development of in-house databases, such as outcomes of various trade agreements on different states and sectors, trade job-loss, congressional votes, WTO dispute settlement, investor-state arbitration
Supervise and review the research work of other GTW staff assigned to research projects as well as research interns to ensure clear priorities and quality control
Maintain and expand relationships with academic, government and other researchers and scholars in the United States and abroad
Act as a media and public spokesperson for Global Trade Watch. Represent Global Trade Watch at conferences and other public speaking venues
Act as a facilitator for exchange of research-related information between GTW and other Public Citizen divisions and liaise with Public Citizen’s General Counsel for libel reads of GTW public materials
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
College degree required, and other advanced degree strongly preferred, ideally in law and/or economics
Familiarity with a broad range of public policy issues including trade, investment and finance issues and food safety, environmental and other regulatory policy; familiarity with the legislative process, political environment and media relations
10 years of demonstrated research and writing experience, particularly on economic and legal issues, political candidates and corporate wrongdoers
Outstanding analytical thinking and oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of computer-assisted reporting techniques, database development and management, and relevant markets and research tools
Knowledge of public records, especially regarding campaign finance and lobbying
Strong sense of how to use research to affect public policy debates and advance public interest advocacy campaigns
High energy, enthusiasm, persistence, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities under pressure to produce excellent material in a deadline-driven advocacy environment
Creative and collaborative spirit with passion in and commitment to the public interest
Some travel may be required
Benefits
Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children
Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days
Paid leave Christmas through New Years
401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment
12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
Sabbatical after 8 years of employment
Student loan reimbursement program
Company
Public Citizen
Public Citizen serves as the people’s voice that ensures all citizens are represented in the halls of power.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Noyan Eyigor
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
HousingWire.com
2025-12-18
Company data provided by crunchbase