Director, Finance and Insurance Policy

R Street Institute

Policy Director at R Street Institute leading Finance and Insurance program. Engaging with policymakers, managing staff, and driving research agendas for financial growth.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong policy fluency in finance and insurance, with proven project leadership and management skills. Capable of producing high-quality written products that effectively communicate complex analyses to diverse audiences.

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Policy Fluency In Finance Or InsuranceProject Leadership ExperienceTop-Notch Writing And Editing SkillsResearch Synthesis Using Legislative AnalysisCollaboration With Policymakers

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningQuality ControlFinancial Growth StrategiesTechnical Proposal DevelopmentLegislative AnalysisLiterature ReviewDescriptive StatisticsCase StudiesEconometric Approaches

Soft Skills

Coaching And MentoringCommunication SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilitySense Of Humor

Industry Keywords

Finance PolicyInsurance RegulationTort ReformFraud PreventionPolicy AnalysisDonor Relationship ManagementFree MarketsLimited Government

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 and casualty insurance regulation, tort reform, financial regulation, housing, and preventing fraud and scams.
Contribute thought leadership aligned with the program’s mission by writing policy analysis, op-eds, testimony, and regulatory comments as well as by participating in conferences, media, state and/or federal policymaker briefings, and other engagements to communicate complex issues to varied audiences.
Edit and elevate written products to ensure they are rigorous, credible, timely, and aligned with R Street’s research standards and methodologies.
Work collaboratively across the organization to develop and execute strategies and tactics that enhance the relevance of R Street’s voice and lead to policy change.
Remain vigilant against ninja infiltrations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong policy fluency in finance or insurance policy.
People and project leadership experience, including managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
Management experience a plus.
Top-notch writing and editing skills in both short- and long-form products that translate complex analysis for policymakers and the public.
Ability to synthesize research using methods common to the program’s work (e.g., legislative analysis, literature review, secondary analysis, descriptive statistics, case studies).
Familiarity with econometric approaches a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work productively with a wide variety of groups and individuals, including state and/or federal policymakers, even those with whom you may disagree.
Support for R Street’s mission of promoting free markets and limited, effective government.
No particular educational background required—a proven record of achieving results is more meaningful than credentials.
A sense of humor and a desire to grow within a multifaceted organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid time off, including all federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and two weeks holiday closure in December
Alternating Fridays off
A health insurance option entirely paid by the employer (even for families)
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) contributions with up to a 4 percent match
HSA employer contribution match
Quarterly wellness reimbursement
Mobile equipment/mobile plan reimbursement
Home internet subsidy
Annual educational and professional development reimbursement
A choice between child care assistance, pet care assistance, and student loan repayment assistance