Policy Scholar

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit research-based think tank in Austin, Texas. Established in 1989, TPPF promotes conservative principles and develops free-market approaches to public policy challenges affecting Texans and all Americans.

About TPPF

To achieve its mission, TPPF analyzes complex issues, creates legislative policy solutions, and advocates for those solutions at the Texas Legislature, Congress, and other public forums. The Foundation offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Texas and beyond through innovative thought leadership.

At TPPF, you will be part of an engaged team whose mission is to create a freer future for all Texans and Americans. We look for individuals passionate about advancing conservative public policy and embodying servant leadership. With a strong belief in personal responsibility, we trust and empower our people to make the right decisions for the right reasons.

We value our team and work to cultivate a culture of hard work, entrepreneurship, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration. Team members support one another and strive to create an environment where everyone is inspired to excel, motivated to innovate, and empowered to be servant leaders for the cause of liberty.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research and quantitative analysis on a variety of public policy issues.
• Produce high-quality scholarship, with the aim of academic publication.
• Educate lawmakers and members of the public on Foundation research.
• Provide formal testimony to local, state, and federal entities.
• Take advantage of both internal and external ongoing development opportunities.
• Represent the Foundation in media as required.
• Work with peers across the Foundation on an as-needed basis, requiring personal and professional flexibility.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in policy-related research.
• Demonstrable ability to produce top-tier academic research.
• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Strong quantitative-analysis skillset, including experience with statistical software packages like SPSS, Stata, R, and the like.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Excellent health insurance for staff and dependents.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies, including holidays and parental leave.
• Retirement contribution matching.