Senior Associate for Policy and Economic Development

• Engage in advanced study and research on a full range of economic development issues to understand and map best practices in policy design and implementation by looking at programs in U.S. cities, states, and other countries around the world.
• Track and monitor current events, policy analysis papers, and government activities as they pertain to the department’s research topics.
• Interpret and apply complex federal, state, and local policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Work on translating research findings into actionable policy recommendations and innovative policy interventions.
• Assist in disseminating research findings by publishing policy reports and briefs, newspaper articles, and blogs.
• Actively engage with the private sector to increase overall awareness of economic development research and policy developed by the Oversight Board. 
• Assist with presentations, event preparation, and other research-related tasks as needed.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing department and FOMB-related results as needed.
• Other tasks which may be required by operational needs.

• The Senior Associate for Policy and Economic Development preferably has an MA or equivalent in public policy, economics, business administration, statistics, or a related discipline, and at least 3 years of relevant experience (or a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience).
• The Senior Associate must be familiar with key sources of economic data and core scholarship on economic development, labor, or social policy issues.
• It must also have proven competence to undertake research assignments with little or no supervision and a proven publication record.
• Experience in applied research and an interest in engaging with high-profile individuals from academic, policy, corporate, government, and international circles.

• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience using common business tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze data and situations, independently develop, effectively present and propose, and successfully implement solutions and alternatives.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and oral communications skills are required in English and Spanish.
• Must have and analytical understanding of PROMESA
• Organizational and project management skills to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for evaluating project effectiveness and collecting feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ability to organize and present work reports or others required correctly, clearly, and precisely.
• Oral communication skills to express oneself correctly and accurately, in Spanish and English languages are required.
• Excellent time management & interpersonal skills.
• Establishes and maintains positive, effective working relationships with co-workers and consultants, academic, corporate, government, and international circles., among others.
• Learns and adapts to dynamic demands inherent to the job and work environment.

Additional information

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein represent those to be fulfilled by an employee to successfully perform the essential tasks of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be reached to allow individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

While carrying out the tasks of this position, the employee is normally sitting, using his hands to hold or feel and grasp objects; the employee will often stand, walk, talk, and listen. Specific vision skills required for this job include close-up and color vision.

Working environment

The features of the working environment described herein represent those found by the employee while performing the essential tasks of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

While carrying out tasks in this job, the employee is not exposed to the environmental conditions of work. Noise levels in the workplace are generally low.

Health, safety, and environmental requirements

The occupant of this position must strictly comply with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures and must actively participate in related activities of the organization. The occupant of the position will also be trained in any specific procedures and regulations applicable to the position if needed.

This description is based on a management evaluation made following the requirements and tasks of the position as of the date of preparation of the description. This description is a general guide for the employees, managers, and colleagues, and does not include an exhaustive list of all elements and details of the job. Management reserves the right to modify this description at any time or change the tasks and responsibilities on a temporary or open-ended basis to meet objectives, timetables and recruiting goals.